How far is Douglas, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Peoria.
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Start on East 10th Street
2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue
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Continue on 16th Street
21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Old Douglas Road
3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road
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Merge right
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11.1 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
20 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
760 ft · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue
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Turn right 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 Douglas 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Peoria?
The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Douglas and 129.5 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.56 one way or $89.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 220.21 mi (354.39 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.3445500, -109.5453400 |
| Altitude | 1222 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $44.56 | $89.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $48.04 | $96.08 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $50.09 | $100.19 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $57.29 | $114.59 |
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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