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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.73 mi
02h 12m
Flight
96.43 mi
155.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.43 mi
Kilometers
155.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.73 mi
Kilometers
179.81 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Picture Rocks
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 16, 6:11 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-16T01:46
Arrive Picture Rocks
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Maryvale
55.9 mi
01h 06m
To Picture Rocks
55.8 mi
01h 06m

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
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson

    2212 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road

    2167 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Sandario Road

    104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Marana Road

    2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marana Main Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marana Road

    2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Sanders Road

    4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avra Valley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Avra Valley Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Clayton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Clayton Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road

    2644 ft · 52 sec · West Twin Peaks Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Sanders Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Sanders Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Emigh Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Emigh Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avra Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · North Avra Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 34%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 33%
Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 11%
Papago Freeway
9.3 mi · 8%
North Sanders Road
5 mi · 4%
North 51st Avenue
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
01h 06m from Maryvale
Leave By
2:04 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Casa Grande and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

City of Coolidge Council Chambers

Coolidge , AZ
911 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Picture Rocks. Straight-line distance: 96.43 mi (155.19 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Picture Rocks

#2 Picture Rocks

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

Population9,563
Coordinates32.3459100, -111.2462100
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Picture Rocks (-111.24621, 32.34591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $19.51
Round trip
$39.01
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Picture Rocks. The current time is 01:46:27.

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.