How far is Maryvale, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.81 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.73 mi
25.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:19 AM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:49 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:19 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Maryvale
11.3 mi
00h 15m
To Ahwatukee Foothills
11.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Ahwatukee Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Ahwatukee Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson

    2212 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road

    2049 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Elliot Road

    2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle

    57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive

    954 ft · 33 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Ahwatukee Foothills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
9.3 mi · 41%
Maricopa Freeway
7.69 mi · 34%
North 51st Avenue
2.25 mi · 10%
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.51 mi · 2%
West Indian School Road
0.5 mi · 2%
North 55th Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maricopa Freeway

Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

7.69 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 15m from Maryvale
Leave By
7:30 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Maryvale and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Ahwatukee Foothills?

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Maryvale and 11.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Maryvale and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 6.9 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.31 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ahwatukee Foothills

Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: North 55th Avenue (-112.177779, 33.501991)
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $5.03 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $5.36 $4.34 $8.69
Diesel $6.27 $5.08 $10.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Ahwatukee Foothills. The current time is 10:49:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.