How far is Maryvale, AZ from Cave Creek, AZ?
The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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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 second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Cave Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Cave Creek.
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Start on North 55th Avenue
2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Indian School Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · West Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
124 m · 11 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
1324 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
1949 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop East
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cave Creek Road
2076 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cave Creek Road, National Memorial Cemetery
154 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Cave Creek Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · North Cave Creek Road
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Continue on East Cave Creek Road
42 m · 11 sec · East Cave Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cave Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Cave Creek.
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.
North Cave Creek Road
Turn slight left onto North Cave Creek Road
12.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Maryvale and Clear near Cave Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Cave Creek?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Maryvale and 16.7 miles from Cave Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Clear near Cave Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Peoria
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 Peoria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Cave Creek. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.4 km).
#1 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Creek
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,341 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333300, -111.9508300 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Creek (-111.95083, 33.83333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
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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