How far is Cienega Springs, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Cienega Springs, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cienega Springs and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cienega Springs and Peoria.
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Start on Cienega Springs Road
38 m · 11 sec · Cienega Springs Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1897 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road
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Take the ramp left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue
1814 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Peoria Avenue
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Turn right onto North 85th Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · North 85th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1354 ft · 49 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto 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 Cienega Springs 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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cienega Springs and Clear near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cienega Springs to Peoria?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Cienega Springs and 75 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.48 one way or $54.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cienega Springs and Clear near Peoria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cienega Springs and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 121.48 mi (195.5 km).
#1 Cienega Springs
Cienega Springs is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1886300, -114.2246700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $27.48 | $54.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.63 | $59.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.33 | $70.66 |
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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