Drive or Fly: Blackwater, AZ to Peoria, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AZA–PHX. At 65 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 24m

Distance

65 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

6m in the air

Air Distance

54 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Blackwater, AZ → AZA 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHX → Peoria, AZ 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Blackwater, AZ AZA — Mesa Gateway Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

Peoria, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AZA and PHX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 2m

1h 30m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Blackwater, AZ → Maricopa 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 90m

Arrival 10m

North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station → Peoria, AZ 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Maricopa 27 mi, ~40m drive

To North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 24m	3h	3h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$8
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

65 mi 1h 23m

via I 10, Grand Avenue, AZ 387

Alternative (+4 min)

68.8 mi 1h 28m

via I 10, I 17; US 60, AZ 387

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Blackwater, AZ to Peoria, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.