How far is Peoria, AZ from Willcox, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Willcox, AZ is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.28 mi
03h 47m
Flight
166.96 mi
268.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.96 mi
Kilometers
268.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.28 mi
Kilometers
336.81 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM MST
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Marana
AZ

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

From Peoria
104.6 mi
01h 53m
To Willcox
104.6 mi
01h 53m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    33.4 mi · 33 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Chiricahua Natl Monument

    4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Haskell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 26%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 21%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 18%
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.4 mi · 16%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 8%
Grand Avenue
9.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marana
01h 53m from Peoria
Leave By
9:24 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Willcox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Peoria and 104.6 miles from Willcox.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.59 one way or $73.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Willcox.

Stop Ideas Near Marana

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marana, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tucson

34 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

102 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Maricopa

103 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Willcox. Straight-line distance: 166.96 mi (268.7 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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

#2 Willcox

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates32.2528500, -109.8320100
Altitude1270
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-112.23738, 33.5806)
End: Willcox (-109.83201, 32.25285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $36.59
Round trip
$73.18
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.59 $73.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.45 $78.90
Premium $5.57 $41.13 $82.27
Diesel $6.37 $47.04 $94.09

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 Willcox. The current time is 21:34:28.

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.