This 188.6-mile drive from Canyon Day, AZ, to Peoria, AZ, will take you about 4 hours and 12 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily using the Globe-Show Low Highway and the Phoenix–Globe Highway, with a portion on the Superstition Freeway. Expect to spend around $38 on fuel for this journey. The route offers a practical way to travel within the Desert Southwest region, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Canyon Day, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 188.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction than on a typical interstate. With only 22% of the route on highways, much of your time will be spent on more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 62.5 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before returning to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in near US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 188.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles (US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway): Navigation decision point; at 170.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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23.4 mi into trip|~42m in|US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway
Navigation decision point
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170.6 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
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172.6 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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176.7 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
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 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Day, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on West Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 73
23 mi·40 min·South Chief Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; AZ 77
62 mi·1 hr 10 min·Globe-Show Low Highway
4
Turn right onto US 60
1.1 mi·2 min·East Ash Street
5
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Hill Street
6
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·11 sec·East Oak Street
7
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Broad Street
8
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
10
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·West Live Oak Street
11
Continue on US 60
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi·31 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
14
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
18
Continue on I 10
0.9 mi·1 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 143CToward 19th Avenue, Grand AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
0.3 mi·35 sec·North 19th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11 mi·19 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
22
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
51 ft·1 sec·West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on West Jefferson Street
66 ft·2 sec·West Jefferson Street
24
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·North 82nd Avenue
25
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft·2 sec·North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive at your destination with plenty of daylight. You'll have one primary stop suggested, but with only 188.6 miles and a fuel cost of about $38, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into the longer 62.5-mile stretch on the Globe-Show Low Highway, as services might be less frequent there. This route is best tackled as a single day trip, so plan for a straightforward journey without the need to split it.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.3 miles from Canyon Day, AZ, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 41 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canyon Day, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Canyon Day, AZ
This is one driving day of about 188.6 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Canyon Day, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Globe-Show Low Highway for about 62.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.3 mi from Canyon Day, AZ
· 2h 9m 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.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 123.8
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$10
near mile 104.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.57 one way
$75.14 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$39.76
$79.52
premium
$5.59
$41.51
$83.03
diesel
$5.61
$41.64
$83.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Efficient EV
47.2
0
$16.50
$7.54
EV Truck/SUV
75.4
0
$26.40
$12.07
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 16, 2026
Origin
Canyon Day, AZ
Late night
in Canyon Day on Saturday
Local time
5:07 AM
MST
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Late night
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
5:07 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 0 to 10 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
47 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
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 188.6 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.3 miles from Canyon Day, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 188.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles (US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway): Navigation decision point; at 170.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Canyon Day, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument.
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.
