How far is Avondale, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.21 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.92 mi
19.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.92 mi
Kilometers
19.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.7 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MST
Return by in Avondale
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-22T19:05
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Tolleson
AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Avondale
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To Peoria
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 58 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue

    1814 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Peoria Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 85th Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · North 85th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1354 ft · 49 sec · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Agua Fria Freeway
7.89 mi · 46%
Papago Freeway
4.29 mi · 25%
South Dysart Road
1.51 mi · 9%
West Peoria Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
East Western Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Peoria Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Agua Fria Freeway

Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

7.89 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolleson
00h 11m from Avondale
Leave By
7:46 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Peoria?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Avondale and 9.1 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Tolleson

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 Tolleson and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

21 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

23 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

48 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.19 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: North Central Avenue (-112.349689, 33.4356)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.04
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.26 $6.51
Premium $5.57 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $6.37 $3.88 $7.77

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 Avondale and Peoria. The current time is 19:05:00.

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.