Drive or Fly: Peoria, AZ to Willow Valley, 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 PHX–HII. At 232 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 30m

Distance

232.2 mi

Total Cost

$86

CO2

94 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$51

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

3h 26m

20m in the air

Air Distance

164 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

42 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Peoria, AZ → PHX 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HII → Willow Valley, AZ 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Willow Valley, AZ HII — Lake Havasu City Airport 28 mi, ~41m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHX and HII. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 39m

3h 10m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

FlixBus 2040

Door-to-Door Timeline

Peoria, AZ → Phoenix Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) (0GD) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 190m

Arrival 10m

Kingman (South) (UKM) → Willow Valley, AZ 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From 0GD — Phoenix Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) 4 mi, ~10m drive

To UKM — Kingman (South) 36 mi, ~54m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 30m	3h 26m	4h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$86	$182	$17
Carbon footprint	94 kg CO₂	42 kg CO₂	9 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: FlixBus 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 15, 2026.

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