Peoria, AZ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Peoria, AZ have 11 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 290-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Peoria, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

330.1 mi

Fort Defiance, AZ

Quickest Drive

22m

Goodyear, AZ

Plan Around Peoria, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Peoria, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fort Defiance, AZ to Peoria, AZ 330.1 mi · 5h 2m Houck, AZ to Peoria, AZ 290.9 mi · 4h 18m Dolan Springs, AZ to Peoria, AZ 205.3 mi · 3h 35m Tombstone, AZ to Peoria, AZ 197.9 mi · 3h 49m

Continue From Peoria, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Peoria, AZ to Kayenta, AZ 290.2 mi · 5h 27m Peoria, AZ to Clifton, AZ 222.2 mi · 4h 54m Peoria, AZ to Tombstone, AZ 198 mi · 3h 48m Peoria, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ 186.8 mi · 4h 9m

Trips from Peoria, AZ

Peoria, AZ to Kayenta, AZ

290.2 mi 5h 27m

Peoria, AZ to Clifton, AZ

222.2 mi 4h 54m

Peoria, AZ to Tombstone, AZ

198 mi 3h 48m

Peoria, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

186.8 mi 4h 9m

Peoria, AZ to Parker, AZ

159.9 mi 2h 53m

Peoria, AZ to Globe, AZ

101.8 mi 2h 16m

Peoria, AZ to Prescott, AZ

95.9 mi 1h 42m

Peoria, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

70.9 mi 1h 11m

Peoria, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ

70.7 mi 1h 38m

Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

30.7 mi 44m

Peoria, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

13.6 mi 25m

Driving from Peoria, AZ

On average, trips departing from Peoria, AZ run 131 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 27m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Peoria, AZ are Kayenta, AZ (290.2 mi, 5h 27m), Clifton, AZ (222.2 mi, 4h 54m), Tombstone, AZ (198 mi, 3h 48m), Swift Trail Junction, AZ (186.8 mi, 4h 9m), and Parker, AZ (159.9 mi, 2h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 131-mile trip from Peoria, AZ, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Peoria, AZ and 15 routes heading into Peoria, AZ, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 290 miles.

The longest mapped route from Peoria, AZ covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 27m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Peoria, AZ runs about 131 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 131-mile trip from Peoria, AZ costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Peoria, AZ include Kayenta, AZ, Clifton, AZ, Tombstone, AZ and Swift Trail Junction, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.