Drive or Fly: Fredonia, 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 SGU–PHX. At 333 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 37m

Distance

333.6 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

135 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74

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

4h 15m

28m in the air

Air Distance

233 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

59 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fredonia, AZ → SGU 82m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHX → Peoria, AZ 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fredonia, AZ SGU — St George Regional Airport 55 mi, ~82m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 22m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	6h 37m	4h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$109	$184
Carbon footprint	135 kg CO₂	59 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

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 13, 2026.

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