How far is Peoria, AZ from Nogales, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Nogales, AZ is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Nogales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Nogales.
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Start on North 83rd Avenue
39 m · 9 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
9.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
2854 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas Road
1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
39 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wayside Drive
28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wayside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Nogales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 01h 02m
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 Nogales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Nogales?
The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Peoria and 95.6 miles from Nogales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 9:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.42 one way or $66.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Nogales.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Tucson
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 172.42 mi (277.48 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 Nogales
City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border
| Population | 20,107 |
| Coordinates | 31.3403800, -110.9342500 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $33.42 | $66.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.97 | $85.94 |
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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