How far is Snowflake, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Snowflake, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Snowflake and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snowflake and Peoria.
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Start on East 3rd Street North
28.8 mi · 34 min · East 3rd Street North
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Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260
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Continue on Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
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Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
2377 ft · 48 sec · North Country Club Drive
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Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1930 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11.1 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
20 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
760 ft · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Snowflake and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Beeline Highway
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Snowflake and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Snowflake to Peoria?
The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Snowflake and 92.8 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snowflake and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Payson
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 Payson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snowflake and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 139.39 mi (224.32 km).
#1 Snowflake
Town in Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 6,114 |
| Coordinates | 34.5133700, -110.0784500 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $32.38 | $64.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.91 | $69.82 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.63 | $83.27 |
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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