Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Morning in Alhambra on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Peoria, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 8.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, North 35th Avenue, North 82nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Grand Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 60: Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Toward US 60: Grand Avenue
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Merge onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North 82nd Avenue
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North 83rd Avenue
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 82nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Take the ramp
206 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 60: Grand Avenue
3
Merge onto US 60
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on West Jefferson Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
6
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 82nd Avenue
7
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Morning in Peoria on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 8.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, North 35th Avenue, North 82nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alhambra, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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