How far is Peoria, AZ from Rio Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Rio Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Rio Verde.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tatum Boulevard
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Tatum Boulevard
552 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Tatum Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Tatum Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pinnacle Peak Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn right onto East Dynamite Boulevard
4.9 mi · 10 min · East Dynamite Boulevard
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Continue on East Rio Verde Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East Rio Verde Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Rio Verde Drive
29 m · 5 sec · East Rio Verde Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East Rio Verde Drive
2507 ft · 1 min · East Rio Verde Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Rio Verde Drive
22 m · 4 sec · East Rio Verde Drive
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Exit the rotary onto East Rio Verde Drive
8.4 mi · 20 min · East Rio Verde Drive
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Turn right onto North Forest Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Forest Road
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Turn right onto East Poco Rio Drive
936 ft · 31 sec · East Poco Rio Drive
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Turn left onto North Medelice Lane
930 ft · 41 sec · North Medelice Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Medelice Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Rio Verde.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Agua Fria Freeway
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Clear leaving Peoria and Clear near Rio Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Rio Verde?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Carefree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Peoria and 22.5 miles from Rio Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 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 3:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Peoria and Clear near Rio Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Carefree
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 Carefree.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Rio Verde. Straight-line distance: 33.76 mi (54.33 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 Rio Verde
Located in the high Sonoran Desert of Maricopa County at an elevation of 1617 feet, this unincorporated community is situated northeast of Scottsdale near the Verde River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7225400, -111.6756900 |
| Altitude | 493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Verde (-111.67569, 33.72254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.67 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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