How far is Maryvale, AZ from Cottonwood, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102 mi
01h 59m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102 mi
Kilometers
164.16 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottonwood
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-16T08:56
Arrive Cottonwood
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:30 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

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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Maryvale
51.1 mi
00h 59m
To Cottonwood
51 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Cottonwood.

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    24.9 mi · 25 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome

    2375 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road

    128 m · 12 sec · Finnie Flat Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2478 ft · 59 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2331 ft · 41 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    52 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    52 m · 3 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    57 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
38.2 mi · 37%
Black Canyon Freeway
36 mi · 35%
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 9%
West Indian School Road
3.76 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.45 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 59m from Maryvale
Leave By
2:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maryvale and Partly Sunny near Cottonwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Cottonwood?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Maryvale and 51 miles from Cottonwood.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maryvale and Partly Sunny near Cottonwood.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Cottonwood. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 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 Cottonwood

City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Population11,818
Coordinates34.7391900, -112.0098800
Altitude1014
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Cottonwood (-112.00988, 34.73919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.65
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.82 $35.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.22 $38.43
Premium $5.57 $20.04 $40.08
Diesel $6.37 $22.92 $45.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Cottonwood. The current time is 08:56:57.

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.