How far is Blackwater, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Blackwater, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
72.79 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.57 mi
86.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.79 mi
Kilometers
117.14 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 AM MST
Return by in Blackwater
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackwater
2026-04-15T03:33
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackwater
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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Blackwater
32.5 mi
00h 37m
To Peoria
40.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blackwater School Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Blackwater School Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    11.1 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    20 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

    760 ft · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 32%
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 16%
Grand Avenue
11.1 mi · 15%
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7.01 mi · 10%
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 8%
Blackwater School Road
3.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

23.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 37m from Blackwater
Leave By
4:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blackwater and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Blackwater and 40.3 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 4:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackwater and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackwater and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.22 km).

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#1 Blackwater

Blackwater is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0311700, -111.5826300
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Blackwater School Road (-111.58263, 33.031189)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.45
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.72 $25.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.72 $27.44
Premium $5.57 $14.30 $28.61
Diesel $6.37 $16.36 $32.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackwater and Peoria. The current time is 03:33:05.

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.