How far is Peoria, AZ from Arizona City, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Arizona City, AZ is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Arizona City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Arizona City.
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Start on North 83rd Avenue
39 m · 9 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
9.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
2854 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas Road
1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City
2520 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Sunland Gin Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Sunland Gin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sunland Gin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Arizona City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Arizona City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Arizona City?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Peoria and 36.1 miles from Arizona City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Arizona City.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Arizona City. Straight-line distance: 65.73 mi (105.78 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 Arizona City
Census designated place
| Population | 10,475 |
| Coordinates | 32.7558900, -111.6709600 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arizona City (-111.67096, 32.75589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
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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