How far is Penzance, AZ from Show Low, AZ?

The driving distance from Penzance, AZ to Show Low, AZ is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
55.07 mi
02h 16m
Flight
46.77 mi
75.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.77 mi
Kilometers
75.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.07 mi
Kilometers
88.62 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Show Low
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM MST
Return by in Penzance
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penzance
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Show Low
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penzance
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
Snowflake
AZ

Town in Arizona, United States of America

From Penzance
26.1 mi
01h 08m
To Show Low
29 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
13 to 26 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Penzance and Show Low.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penzance and Show Low.

  1. 1

    Start on Purple Heart Trail

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low

    2141 ft · 53 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hopi Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Navajo Boulevard

    1036 ft · 13 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  8. 8

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Deuce of Clubs

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penzance and Show Low.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
37.1 mi · 67%
North Penrod Road
3.55 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Trail
3.24 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.45 mi · 4%
Arizona State Highway 77
2.02 mi · 4%
West Hopi Drive
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Show Low-Holbrook Highway

Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

24.5 mi · 00h 28m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snowflake
01h 08m from Penzance
Leave By
1:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penzance and Sunny near Show Low.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penzance to Show Low?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Snowflake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Penzance and 29 miles from Show Low.

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

The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penzance and Sunny near Show Low.

Stop Ideas Near Snowflake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snowflake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snowflake.

RAIL

Winslow

80 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penzance and Show Low. Straight-line distance: 46.77 mi (75.27 km).

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#1 Penzance

Penzance is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9053000, -110.2548500
Altitude1543
CountryUnited States
Show Low

#2 Show Low

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,578
Coordinates34.2542100, -110.0298300
Altitude1927
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.255593, 34.904497)
End: East Deuce of Clubs (-110.029765, 34.254047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.21
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.60 $19.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.36 $20.71
Premium $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $6.37 $12.35 $24.70

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 Penzance and Show Low. The current time is 21:55:07.

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.