The drive from Avondale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Avondale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Avondale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Dysart Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|South Dysart Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
8
27.1 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
8
27.3 mi into trip|~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Avondale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
27.1 mi in|~33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway
36.5 mi
36m
Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi
24m
Agua Fria Freeway
20.5 mi
23m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
9m
Papago Freeway
3.2 mi
3m
South Access Road
1.6 mi
2m
South Dysart Road
1.5 mi
2m
West General Crook Trail
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 36.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Camp Verde, AZ.
1
Start on this road
27 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
89 ft·9 sec·North Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
1.5 mi·2 min·South Dysart Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 10 East: PhoenixUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
3.2 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 133BUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
20 mi·23 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 23Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, PhoenixUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, PhoenixUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
13
Merge onto I 17
23 mi·24 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi·9 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
23 mi·23 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward General Crook Trail
18
Turn right onto South Access Road
1.6 mi·2 min·South Access Road
19
Turn right onto AZ 260
1.3 mi·2 min·West General Crook Trail
20
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·South Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Avondale, AZ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camp Verde, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avondale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avondale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Avondale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 36.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Avondale, AZ
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10
near mile 101.5
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.22 one way
$40.44 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$21.40
$42.80
premium
$5.59
$22.34
$44.68
diesel
$5.61
$22.41
$44.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Avondale, AZ
Late night
in Avondale on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Clear
NNW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Camp Verde, AZ
Late night
in Camp Verde on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
MST
Current temp
37°F
Clear
N 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avondale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 miles from Avondale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Avondale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
