How far is Black Canyon City, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Black Canyon City, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Canyon City and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Canyon City and Peoria.
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Start on East Palm Lane
535 ft · 29 sec · East Palm Lane
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Turn left onto South Old Black Canyon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Old Black Canyon Highway
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Continue straight
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on North 91st Avenue
991 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
70 m · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Continue on North 83rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Canyon City and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Black Canyon City and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Canyon City to Peoria?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Black Canyon City and 21.2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Canyon City and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Canyon City and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 34.24 mi (55.1 km).
#1 Black Canyon City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.0708700, -112.1507100 |
| Altitude | 602 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
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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