How far is Maryvale, AZ from Black Canyon City, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Black Canyon City, AZ is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.04 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.34 mi
63.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.34 mi
Kilometers
63.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.04 mi
Kilometers
72.48 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Canyon City
Sat, Apr 11, 3:06 AM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Sat, Apr 11, 4:01 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-11T02:11
Arrive Black Canyon City
Sat, Apr 11, 3:06 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Maryvale
22.6 mi
00h 27m
To Black Canyon City
22.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Black Canyon City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Black Canyon City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    124 m · 11 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1324 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    36 mi · 39 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Springs, Black Canyon City

    1495 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rock Springs Road

    827 ft · 19 sec · Rock Springs Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Black Canyon Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old Black Canyon Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Palm Lane

    535 ft · 23 sec · East Palm Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Palm Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Black Canyon City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
36 mi · 80%
West Indian School Road
3.76 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
2.57 mi · 6%
South Old Black Canyon Highway
1.31 mi · 3%
North 55th Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Rock Springs
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

36 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
00h 27m from Maryvale
Leave By
4:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryvale and Clear near Black Canyon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Black Canyon City?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Maryvale and 22.5 miles from Black Canyon City.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Clear near Black Canyon City.

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Black Canyon City. Straight-line distance: 39.34 mi (63.31 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Black Canyon City

#2 Black Canyon City

Census designated place

Population2,837
Coordinates34.0708700, -112.1507100
Altitude602
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Black Canyon City (-112.15071, 34.07087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.52
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.26 $18.52
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $5.57 $10.41 $20.82
Diesel $6.37 $11.90 $23.81

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Black Canyon City. The current time is 02:11:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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