How far is Parker, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Parker, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.51 mi
02h 35m
Flight
124.11 mi
199.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.11 mi
Kilometers
199.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.51 mi
Kilometers
245.44 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 1:56 PM MST
Return by in Parker
Wed, Apr 22, 4:31 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-04-22T11:20
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 1:56 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Parker
79.8 mi
01h 17m
To Peoria
72.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
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 Parker and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on California Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue

    1814 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Peoria Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 85th Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · North 85th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1354 ft · 49 sec · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 69%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 20%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 6%
Agua Fria Freeway
7.89 mi · 5%
North Central Boulevard
3.05 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 17m from Parker
Leave By
1:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parker and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Parker and 72.6 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker and Sunny near Peoria.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 124.11 mi (199.74 km).

Parker

#1 Parker

Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,281
Coordinates34.1500200, -114.2891200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: South California Avenue (-114.288929, 34.150098)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $5.57 $29.95 $59.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.25 $68.50

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Parker and Peoria. The current time is 11:20:52.

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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.