How far is Peoria, AZ from Houck, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Houck, AZ is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Houck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Houck.
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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 left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
152.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Houck
1340 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
675 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on St. Anslem Road
151 m · 20 sec · St. Anslem Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Frontage Road
1512 ft · 42 sec · North Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Houck.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
152 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Houck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Houck?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Peoria and 145.7 miles from Houck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.90 one way or $101.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Peoria and Houck, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Houck.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Flagstaff Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Houck. Straight-line distance: 208.93 mi (336.24 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 Houck
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.2830800, -109.2070400 |
| Altitude | 1841 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houck (-109.20704, 35.28308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $50.90 | $101.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.87 | $109.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.22 | $114.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.44 | $130.88 |
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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