How far is Peoria, AZ from Eloy, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Eloy, AZ is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
78.95 mi
01h 33m
Flight
69.32 mi
111.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.32 mi
Kilometers
111.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.95 mi
Kilometers
127.06 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM MST
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Peoria
39.5 mi
00h 46m
To Eloy
39.5 mi
00h 46m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Eloy.

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunshine Boulevard

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Frontier Street

    1736 ft · 32 sec · East Frontier Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 48%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 21%
Grand Avenue
9.35 mi · 12%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.81 mi · 11%
Black Canyon Freeway
3.55 mi · 4%
South Sunshine Boulevard
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 46m from Peoria
Leave By
3:24 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Eloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Eloy?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 39.5 miles from Peoria and 39.5 miles from Eloy.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Eloy.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Eloy. Straight-line distance: 69.32 mi (111.56 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Eloy

#2 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-112.23738, 33.5806)
End: Eloy (-111.55484, 32.7559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.63
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.81 $27.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.89 $29.79
Premium $5.57 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $6.37 $17.76 $35.52

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 Eloy. The current time is 02:52:06.

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.