How far is San Luis, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?

The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.74 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.15 mi
79.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.15 mi
Kilometers
79.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.74 mi
Kilometers
105.8 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maricopa
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM MST
Return by in San Luis
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Luis
2026-04-19T03:30
Arrive Maricopa
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Luis
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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From San Luis
37.3 mi
00h 38m
To Maricopa
28.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Luis and Maricopa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Maricopa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    857 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Indian Route 51

    1.6 km · 4 min · Indian Route 51

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chuichu Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Hanna Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Hanna Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Thornton Road

    3141 ft · 2 min · South Thornton Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego

    2232 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    10.3 mi · 10 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Stanfield

    1999 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stanfield Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Stanfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    2702 ft · 52 sec · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona Drive

    2448 ft · 41 sec · Arizona Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South John Wayne Parkway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · South John Wayne Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

    2641 ft · 43 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Luis and Maricopa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 51%
South John Wayne Parkway
13.1 mi · 20%
Phoenix Bypass Route
10.3 mi · 16%
South Chuichu Road
5.35 mi · 8%
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
4.59 mi · 7%
Stanfield Road
3.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Indian Route 15

At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15

33.2 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
00h 38m from San Luis
Leave By
3:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Luis and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Maricopa?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from San Luis and 28.5 miles from Maricopa.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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 Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.5 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 12 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 5.3 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 49.15 mi (79.1 km).

San Luis

#1 San Luis

Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States

Population36,242
Coordinates32.3467300, -112.0409700
Altitude547
CountryUnited States
Maricopa

#2 Maricopa

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population54,539
Coordinates33.0581100, -112.0476400
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.040893, 32.346591)
End: AZ 347 (-112.047267, 33.058158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.38 $24.77
Premium $5.57 $12.91 $25.83
Diesel $6.37 $14.77 $29.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Luis and Maricopa. The current time is 03:30:37.

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.