How far is Maryvale, AZ from Gila Bend, AZ?
The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Gila Bend, AZ is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Gila Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Gila Bend.
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Start on North 55th Avenue
2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Indian School Road
2685 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Papago Freeway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Papago Freeway
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Continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
2118 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on East Pima Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Pima Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · North Martin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Martin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Gila Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona State Highway 85
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
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 Sunny near Gila Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Gila Bend?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Maryvale and 32.1 miles from Gila Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Sunny near Gila Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
City of Goodyear Fleet Services
City of Buckeye, City Hall
City of Buckeye GIS
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Gila Bend. Straight-line distance: 49.37 mi (79.45 km).
#1 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gila Bend
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.9478200, -112.7168300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gila Bend (-112.71683, 32.94782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 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 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.54 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
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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