How far is Parks, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Parks, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
155.6 mi
02h 19m
Flight
117.23 mi
188.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.23 mi
Kilometers
188.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.6 mi
Kilometers
250.41 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM MST
Return by in Parks
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parks
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parks
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
Camp Verde
AZ

Town of the United States

From Parks
77.7 mi
01h 09m
To Peoria
77.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 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 Parks and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Valley Road

    80 m · 12 sec · Spring Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    2944 ft · 1 min · Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garland Praire Road

    1117 ft · 37 sec · Garland Praire Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    16.3 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    1711 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix

    2844 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East

    2173 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North 91st Avenue

    991 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    70 m · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parks 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 60%
Black Canyon Freeway
20.7 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
16.3 mi · 10%
Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi · 7%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 4%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Verde
01h 09m from Parks
Leave By
1:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parks and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Parks and 77.9 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.18 one way or $54.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde

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 Camp Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Main Stage
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Main Stage

Cottonwood , AZ
1 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 349 reviews Bar,Art gallery,Bingo hall,Karaoke,Live music venue,Pool hall,Restaurant
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 6.6 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Garrison Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Garrison Park

Cottonwood , AZ
39 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.2/5 245 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

7 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

35 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

72 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

73 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parks and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 117.23 mi (188.67 km).

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#1 Parks

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,188
Coordinates35.2605700, -111.9487700
Altitude2158
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Valley Road (-111.948731, 35.260572)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $27.18
Round trip
$54.36
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.18 $54.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.31 $58.61
Premium $5.57 $30.56 $61.11
Diesel $6.37 $34.95 $69.90

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 Parks and Peoria. The current time is 22:53:05.

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.