How far is Maricopa, AZ from Sahuarita, AZ?
The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Sahuarita, AZ is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Sahuarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Sahuarita.
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Start on North John Wayne Parkway
12.6 mi · 15 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit sharp left toward I 8 East: Tucson
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
26 mi · 26 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2912 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Sahuarita Road
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Continue on East Sahuarita Road
123 m · 16 sec · East Sahuarita Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sahuarita Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Sahuarita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Maricopa and Partly Sunny near Sahuarita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maricopa to Sahuarita?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Maricopa and 62.3 miles from Sahuarita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maricopa and Partly Sunny near Sahuarita.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 99.15 mi (159.56 km).
#1 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sahuarita
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 32,327 |
| Coordinates | 31.9575800, -110.9556500 |
| Altitude | 824 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sahuarita (-110.95565, 31.95758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.49 | $46.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.01 | $56.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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