How far is Peoria, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.5 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.98 mi
78.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.5 mi
Kilometers
100.58 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Tan Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM MST
Return by in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive San Tan Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Mesa
AZ

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.

From Peoria
30.6 mi
00h 36m
To San Tan Valley
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and San Tan Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and San Tan Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North 83rd Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue

    2854 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Thomas Road

    1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 17 South

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1799 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2232 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    3127 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2198 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1892 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1702 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2018 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Gateway Expressway

    2100 ft · 40 sec · Gateway Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Gateway Expressway

    1997 ft · 41 sec · Gateway Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Ironwood Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Gantzel Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Combs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Schnepf Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and San Tan Valley.

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 East
18.7 mi · 30%
Grand Avenue
9.35 mi · 15%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 14%
Gateway Freeway
4.72 mi · 8%
Black Canyon Freeway
3.55 mi · 6%
North Ironwood Road
3.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 60 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesa
00h 36m from Peoria
Leave By
4:06 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to San Tan Valley?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Peoria and 31.9 miles from San Tan Valley.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Mesa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mesa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 14 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Planning department - City of Mesa

Mesa , AZ
55 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesa.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

20 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

31 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

46 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
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#2 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.88
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.94 $21.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.80 $23.59
Premium $5.57 $12.30 $24.60
Diesel $6.37 $14.07 $28.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and San Tan Valley. The current time is 02:00:34.

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.