How far is Maryvale, AZ from Show Low, AZ?
The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Show Low, AZ is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Show Low.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Show Low.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
27.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 59 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Deuce of Clubs
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Show Low.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Maryvale and Sunny near Show Low.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Show Low?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Claypool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Maryvale and 92.2 miles from Show Low.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Sunny near Show Low.
Stop Ideas Near Claypool
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 Claypool.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Show Low. Straight-line distance: 133.71 mi (215.19 km).
#1 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Show Low
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,578 |
| Coordinates | 34.2542100, -110.0298300 |
| Altitude | 1927 |
| Country | United States |
End: Show Low (-110.02983, 34.25421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.75 | $69.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.23 | $72.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.44 | $82.89 |
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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