How far is Peoria, AZ from Big Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Big Park, AZ is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
104.77 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.22 mi
140.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.22 mi
Kilometers
140.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.77 mi
Kilometers
168.61 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM MST
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Big Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
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
Cordes Lakes
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From Peoria
52.4 mi
00h 58m
To Big Park
52.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Big Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Big Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North 83rd Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 91st Avenue

    1003 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2965 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1691 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    36.9 mi · 37 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona

    859 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cortez Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · East Cortez Drive

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Cortez Drive

    36 m · 14 sec · East Cortez Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Big Park.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
50.2 mi · 48%
Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 22%
Agua Fria Freeway
10.5 mi · 10%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 9%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.55 mi · 7%
I 17 North
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

36.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordes Lakes
00h 58m from Peoria
Leave By
2:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Big Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Big Park?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Peoria and 52.3 miles from Big Park.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.32 one way or $36.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Big Park.

Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cordes Lakes, 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 Cordes Lakes.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

41 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

70 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

84 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

97 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Big Park. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.37 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
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#2 Big Park

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

Population6,695
Coordinates34.7803000, -111.7626500
Altitude1242
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-112.23738, 33.5806)
End: Big Park (-111.76265, 34.7803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $18.32
Round trip
$36.64
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.32 $36.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.75 $39.50
Premium $5.57 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $6.37 $23.55 $47.11

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 Peoria and Big Park. The current time is 00:36:42.

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.