How far is Parks, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?

The driving distance from Parks, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
157.1 mi
02h 48m
Flight
122.21 mi
196.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.21 mi
Kilometers
196.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.1 mi
Kilometers
252.83 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryvale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM MST
Return by in Parks
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parks
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Maryvale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parks
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
Camp Verde
AZ

Town of the United States

From Parks
78.6 mi
01h 24m
To Maryvale
78.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Valley Road

    80 m · 12 sec · Spring Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    2944 ft · 1 min · Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garland Praire Road

    1117 ft · 37 sec · Garland Praire Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    16.3 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    1711 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix

    2844 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Camelback Road

    856 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    641 ft · 17 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Camelback Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Camelback Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

    2805 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 59%
Black Canyon Freeway
32.1 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
16.3 mi · 10%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 4%
West Camelback Road
3.73 mi · 2%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Verde
01h 24m from Parks
Leave By
12:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parks and Sunny near Maryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Parks and 78.5 miles from Maryvale.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 12:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.43 one way or $54.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parks and Sunny near Maryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde

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 Camp Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 7.4 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall
The Chaparral Bar
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

The Chaparral Bar

Cottonwood , AZ
325 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 325 reviews Bar,Karaoke,Karaoke bar,Live music bar,Night club

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

7 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

35 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

72 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

73 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parks and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 122.21 mi (196.67 km).

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#1 Parks

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,188
Coordinates35.2605700, -111.9487700
Altitude2158
CountryUnited States
Maryvale

#2 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Parks (-111.94877, 35.26057)
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $27.43
Round trip
$54.86
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.43 $54.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.57 $59.15
Premium $5.57 $30.84 $61.67
Diesel $6.37 $35.27 $70.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parks and Maryvale. The current time is 21:04:34.

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.