How far is Show Low, AZ from Penzance, AZ?
The driving distance from Show Low, AZ to Penzance, AZ is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Show Low and Penzance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Show Low and Penzance.
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Start on East Deuce of Clubs
1.1 km · 2 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Turn left onto North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Hopi Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive
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Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
3.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road
884 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
717 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.1 km · 39 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purple Heart Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Show Low and Penzance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Show Low and Sunny near Penzance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Show Low to Penzance?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Snowflake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Show Low and 27 miles from Penzance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Show Low and Sunny near Penzance.
Stop Ideas Near Snowflake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snowflake.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Show Low and Penzance. Straight-line distance: 46.77 mi (75.27 km).
#1 Show Low
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,578 |
| Coordinates | 34.2542100, -110.0298300 |
| Altitude | 1927 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penzance
Penzance is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9053000, -110.2548500 |
| Altitude | 1543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penzance (-110.25485, 34.9053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
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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