How far is Peoria, AZ from Cordes Lakes, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Cordes Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Cordes Lakes.
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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
23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Cordes Lakes Rd
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cordes Lakes Road
0 m · 1 sec · Cordes Lakes Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cordes Lakes Road
112 m · 12 sec · Cordes Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail
1.3 mi · 3 min · Stagecoach Trail
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Turn right onto South Black Mountain Road
2150 ft · 2 min · South Black Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East Ash Creek Road
42 m · 6 sec · East Ash Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ash Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Cordes Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Cordes Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Cordes Lakes?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Peoria and 31.3 miles from Cordes Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Cordes Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Cordes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 50.83 mi (81.8 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 Cordes Lakes
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
| Population | 2,633 |
| Coordinates | 34.3078100, -112.1034900 |
| Altitude | 1126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordes Lakes (-112.10349, 34.30781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
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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