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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.18 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.77 mi
75.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.77 mi
Kilometers
75.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.2 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penzance
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM MST
Return by in Show Low
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Show Low
2026-04-22T18:55
Arrive Penzance
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Show Low
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
Snowflake
AZ

Town in Arizona, United States of America

From Show Low
27.2 mi
00h 35m
To Penzance
27 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 to 23 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
13 to 26 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Deuce of Clubs

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  9. 9

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Navajo Boulevard

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Hopi Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    3.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road

    884 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    717 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.1 km · 39 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
37.1 mi · 68%
Purple Heart Trail
4.12 mi · 8%
North Penrod Road
3.55 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.86 mi · 5%
Arizona State Highway 77
2.02 mi · 4%
West Hopi Drive
1.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snowflake
00h 35m from Show Low
Leave By
4:08 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snowflake, 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 Snowflake.

RAIL

Winslow

80 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Show Low and Penzance. Straight-line distance: 46.77 mi (75.27 km).

Show Low

#1 Show Low

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,578
Coordinates34.2542100, -110.0298300
Altitude1927
CountryUnited States
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#2 Penzance

Penzance is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9053000, -110.2548500
Altitude1543
CountryUnited States
Start: Show Low (-110.02983, 34.25421)
End: Penzance (-110.25485, 34.9053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.91
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Show Low and Penzance. The current time is 18:55:15.

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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.