How far is Wickenburg, AZ from Peoria, AZ?

The driving distance from Wickenburg, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
40.4 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.96 mi
62.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.01 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM MST
Return by in Wickenburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wickenburg
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wickenburg
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
Sun City West
AZ

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Wickenburg
20.2 mi
00h 25m
To Peoria
20.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tegner Street

    48 m · 13 sec · South Tegner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wickenburg Way

    1100 ft · 15 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wickenburg Way

    1 m · 1 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    22.1 mi · 33 min · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    70 m · 35 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
28.3 mi · 70%
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.65 mi · 21%
East Wickenburg Way
1.66 mi · 4%
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.65 mi · 4%
North 83rd Avenue
0.06 mi
South Tegner Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

22.1 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City West
00h 25m from Wickenburg
Leave By
4:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wickenburg and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Sun City West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Wickenburg and 20.2 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 4:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wickenburg and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Sun City West

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 Sun City West and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Surprise: Police Department
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

City of Surprise: Police Department

Surprise , AZ
14250 W Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 3.5/5 47 reviews Police department
City Hall Visitor Lot
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Visitor Lot

Surprise , AZ
15950 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Free parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

38 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

40 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

72 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wickenburg and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 38.96 mi (62.7 km).

Wickenburg

#1 Wickenburg

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population8,351
Coordinates33.9686400, -112.7296200
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: South Tegner Street (-112.729676, 33.968588)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $5.57 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $6.37 $9.10 $18.21

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 Wickenburg and Peoria. The current time is 21:47:01.

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.