How far is Peoria, AZ from East Sahuarita, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to East Sahuarita, AZ is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
149.73 mi
02h 51m
Flight
136.34 mi
219.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.34 mi
Kilometers
219.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.73 mi
Kilometers
240.97 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM MST
Return by in Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Peoria
74.9 mi
01h 25m
To East Sahuarita
74.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and East Sahuarita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and East Sahuarita.

  1. 1

    Start on North 83rd Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue

    2854 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Thomas Road

    1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 17 South

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Sahuarita Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East El Toro Road

    96 m · 9 sec · East El Toro Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East El Toro Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and East Sahuarita.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 36%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 25%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 11%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 11%
Grand Avenue
9.35 mi · 6%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 25m from Peoria
Leave By
12:48 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to East Sahuarita?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Peoria and 74.8 miles from East Sahuarita.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 12:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and East Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 136.34 mi (219.41 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
East Sahuarita

#2 East Sahuarita

Census designated place

Population1,622
Coordinates31.9428600, -110.9284200
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-112.23738, 33.5806)
End: East Sahuarita (-110.92842, 31.94286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.28
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.14 $52.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.18 $56.37
Premium $5.57 $29.39 $58.78
Diesel $6.37 $33.61 $67.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and East Sahuarita. The current time is 08:06:56.

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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.