How far is Houck, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Houck, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houck and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houck and Peoria.
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Start on North Dirt Road
63 m · 30 sec · North Dirt Road
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
1305 ft · 43 sec · North Frontage Road
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Turn sharp left onto St. Anslem Road
53 m · 6 sec · St. Anslem Road
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Take the ramp right
963 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
152 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on North 91st Avenue
991 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
70 m · 35 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Continue on 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 Houck and Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
152 mi · 02h 33m
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 Houck and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houck to Peoria?
The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Houck and 145.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.80 one way or $101.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houck and Peoria, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houck and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Flagstaff Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
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Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houck and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 208.93 mi (336.24 km).
#1 Houck
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.2830800, -109.2070400 |
| Altitude | 1841 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $50.80 | $101.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.77 | $109.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.11 | $114.21 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.32 | $130.63 |
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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