How far is Maricopa, AZ from Sun City West, AZ?
The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Sun City West, AZ is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Sun City West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Sun City West.
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Start on North John Wayne Parkway
38 m · 4 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi · 5 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix
2405 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2202 ft · 56 sec · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto West Bell Road
2281 ft · 45 sec · West Bell Road
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Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North R H Johnson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 133rd Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 133rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Camino Del Sol
577 ft · 16 sec · North Camino Del Sol
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Turn right onto West Marble Drive
78 m · 9 sec · West Marble Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Marble Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Sun City West.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maricopa Freeway
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Maricopa and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maricopa to Sun City West?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Maricopa and 32.4 miles from Sun City West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maricopa and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Sun City West. Straight-line distance: 45.03 mi (72.47 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 Sun City West
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 33.6619800, -112.3412700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City West (-112.34127, 33.66198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
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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