How far is Congress, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Congress, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
56.45 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.43 mi
85.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.43 mi
Kilometers
85.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.85 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM MST
Return by in Congress
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Congress
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Congress
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
Wickenburg
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Congress
28.2 mi
00h 34m
To Peoria
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 16 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

    1979 ft · 1 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on S STATE ROUTE 89

    2.5 mi · 3 min · S STATE ROUTE 89

  4. 4

    Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    3232 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway

    61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    22.1 mi · 33 min · Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    70 m · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
28.3 mi · 50%
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.65 mi · 15%
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
7.25 mi · 13%
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
6.09 mi · 11%
S STATE ROUTE 89
2.54 mi · 4%
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

22.1 mi · 00h 33m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickenburg
00h 34m from Congress
Leave By
4:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Congress and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Wickenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Congress and 28.3 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wickenburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wickenburg, 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 Wickenburg.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

73 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

87 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

89 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

107 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Congress and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 53.43 mi (85.99 km).

Congress

#1 Congress

Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Population1,975
Coordinates34.1625300, -112.8507400
Altitude930
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: AZ 71 (-112.850758, 34.162657)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.70
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.85 $19.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $5.57 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.37 $12.67 $25.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Congress and Peoria. The current time is 19:48:07.

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.