How far is Peoria, AZ from Quartzsite, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.11 mi
02h 14m
Flight
114.79 mi
184.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.79 mi
Kilometers
184.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.11 mi
Kilometers
204.56 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartzsite
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM MST
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Quartzsite
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Peoria
63.4 mi
01h 07m
To Quartzsite
63.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 83rd Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    627 ft · 23 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Peoria Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Peoria Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1977 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    3245 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    107.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Quartzsite

    1741 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Quartzsite Boulevard

    84 m · 5 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oldham Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oldham Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
108 mi · 85%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 6%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.02 mi · 6%
West Peoria Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
I 10 West
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 48m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 07m from Peoria
Leave By
2:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Quartzsite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Peoria and 63.6 miles from Quartzsite.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Quartzsite.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Quartzsite. Straight-line distance: 114.79 mi (184.73 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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

#2 Quartzsite

Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,814
Coordinates33.6639100, -114.2299500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-112.23738, 33.5806)
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $5.34 $23.97 $47.94
Premium $5.57 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $6.37 $28.58 $57.17

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 Quartzsite. The current time is 19:39:18.

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.