How far is Peoria, AZ from Fountain Hills, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Fountain Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Fountain Hills.
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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
11.4 mi · 13 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pima Road
858 ft · 19 sec · North Pima Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive
835 ft · 34 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive
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Turn left onto North La Montana Drive
1593 ft · 54 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Continue on North la Montana Drive
1233 ft · 42 sec · North la Montana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North La Montana Drive
38 m · 5 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North La Montana Drive
2346 ft · 1 min · North La Montana Drive
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Turn left onto North Hamilton Drive
935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hamilton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Fountain Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pima Freeway
Continue on Pima Freeway
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 Fountain Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Fountain Hills?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Peoria and 20.6 miles from Fountain Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
Scottsdale City Council
Scottsdale City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Fountain Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.29 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 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
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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