How far is Maryvale, AZ from Picture Rocks, AZ?
The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Picture Rocks, AZ is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 12m.
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 most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Picture Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Picture Rocks.
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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
2663 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson
2212 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
2167 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road
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Turn right onto West Marana Road
2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn right onto Marana Main Street
143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street
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Continue on West Marana Road
2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avra Valley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn sharp left onto Clayton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Clayton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
2644 ft · 52 sec · West Twin Peaks Road
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Turn right onto North Sanders Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Sanders Road
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Turn right onto West Emigh Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Emigh Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avra Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · North Avra Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Picture Rocks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maryvale and Partly Sunny near Picture Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Picture Rocks?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Maryvale and 55.8 miles from Picture Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.51 one way or $39.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maryvale and Partly Sunny near Picture Rocks.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
City of Coolidge Council Chambers
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Picture Rocks. Straight-line distance: 96.43 mi (155.19 km).
#1 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Picture Rocks
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,563 |
| Coordinates | 32.3459100, -111.2462100 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| Country | United States |
End: Picture Rocks (-111.24621, 32.34591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $19.51 | $39.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
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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