How far is Peoria, AZ from Anthem, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Anthem, AZ is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Anthem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Anthem.
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Start on North 83rd Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
1003 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2965 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1691 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthem Way
2654 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Anthem Way
917 ft · 29 sec · West Anthem Way
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Turn slight left
89 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North 41st Drive
1487 ft · 1 min · North 41st Drive
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
73 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Anthem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Peoria and Sunny near Anthem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Anthem?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Peoria and 14.1 miles from Anthem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Peoria and Sunny near Anthem.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Anthem. Straight-line distance: 20.48 mi (32.96 km).
#1 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthem
Situated in the northern foothills of the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, this Maricopa County development sits at an elevation of roughly 1,864 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8672600, -112.1468200 |
| Altitude | 568 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anthem (-112.14682, 33.86726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.36 | $10.73 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
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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