Denton to Maricopa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

862.2 miles 1387.6 km · straight line
1034.6 miles estimated 1665.1 km · driving distance
20h 49min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Denton from Maricopa?

The distance from Denton to Maricopa is 862.2 miles (1387.6 km) as the crow flies. Maricopa is located W of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.6 miles, taking about 20h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Denton in Texas and Maricopa in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denton and Maricopa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denton to Maricopa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 49min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 59min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 4min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denton & Maricopa

Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
Maricopa
33.06°N, 112.05°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients