How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
41.84 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.01 mi
48.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.01 mi
Kilometers
48.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.84 mi
Kilometers
67.33 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM MST
Return by in Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Hills
2026-04-19T07:40
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Hills
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
Paradise Valley
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Fountain Hills
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Peoria
21.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on North Hamilton Drive

    935 ft · 35 sec · North Hamilton Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East La Montana Drive

    2349 ft · 1 min · East La Montana Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North la Montana Drive

    38 m · 5 sec · North la Montana Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North la Montana Drive

    1234 ft · 42 sec · North la Montana Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North La Montana Drive

    1593 ft · 57 sec · North La Montana Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive

    835 ft · 33 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Shea Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pima Road

    619 ft · 12 sec · North Pima Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1953 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North 91st Avenue

    991 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    70 m · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pima Freeway
13.9 mi · 33%
Agua Fria Freeway
11.3 mi · 27%
East Shea Boulevard
5.5 mi · 13%
North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 12%
North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.51 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pima Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise Valley
00h 26m from Fountain Hills
Leave By
4:46 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Hills to Peoria?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Fountain Hills and 21.2 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paradise Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 12.3 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
Scottsdale City Council
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Scottsdale City Council

Scottsdale , AZ
3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 2.4/5 7 reviews City government office
Scottsdale City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Scottsdale City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
City Hall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

12 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

14 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

16 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

53 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.29 km).

Fountain Hills

#1 Fountain Hills

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population25,960
Coordinates33.6117100, -111.7173600
Altitude489
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: North Hamilton Drive (-111.716931, 33.611704)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.65
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.33 $14.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.90 $15.80
Premium $5.57 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $6.37 $9.42 $18.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Hills and Peoria. The current time is 07:40:21.

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.