How far is Carefree, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Carefree, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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.
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carefree and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carefree and Peoria.
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Start on North Tranquil Trail
3 m · 1 sec · North Tranquil Trail
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Continue on North Bloody Basin Road
2056 ft · 1 min · North Bloody Basin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tom Darlington Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tom Darlington Drive
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Turn right onto East Carefree Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carefree Highway
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Turn left onto North Cave Creek Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · North Cave Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop West
120 m · 7 sec
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Continue on AZ 101 Loop West
2110 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 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 Carefree and Peoria.
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.
Agua Fria Freeway
Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Carefree and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carefree to Peoria?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Carefree and 16 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carefree and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Glendale
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carefree and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 km).
#1 Carefree
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,974 |
| Coordinates | 33.8222600, -111.9182000 |
| Altitude | 726 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
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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