How far is Clifton, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Clifton, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.94 mi
04h 02m
Flight
173.71 mi
279.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.71 mi
Kilometers
279.56 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.94 mi
Kilometers
357.18 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Mon, May 4, 2:47 PM MST
Return by in Clifton
Mon, May 4, 6:49 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-04T10:44
Arrive Peoria
Mon, May 4, 2:47 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Clifton
110.9 mi
02h 01m
To Peoria
111.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coronado Boulevard

    9 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Coronado Boulevard

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Safford-Springerville Highway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Safford-Springerville Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · South 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue

    133 m · 17 sec · South 8th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Center Street

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Center Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  18. 18

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    27.1 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  26. 26

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  27. 27

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

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    11.1 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    20 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

    760 ft · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Center Street
66.5 mi · 30%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 19%
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi · 12%
Coronado Boulevard
19.3 mi · 9%
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
14.7 mi · 7%
Safford-Springerville Highway
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Center Street

Continue on East Center Street

66.5 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
173.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
02h 01m from Clifton
Leave By
8:54 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Clifton and 111.1 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Globe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 173.71 mi (279.56 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

Town in Arizona

Population3,636
Coordinates33.0509000, -109.2961800
Altitude1060
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: US 191 (-109.295749, 33.050886)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.53
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $38.77 $77.53
Mid-grade $5.34 $41.80 $83.59
Premium $5.57 $43.58 $87.16
Diesel $6.37 $49.85 $99.69

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Peoria. The current time is 10:44:40.

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.