Origin
Chinle, AZ
Morning in Chinle on Monday
Local time
11:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chinle, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
320.5 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
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6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chinle, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chinle, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 320.5 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Route 7, Chambers-Mexican Water Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
160.3 miles from Chinle, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 320.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chinle, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chambers-Mexican Water Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 264 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinle, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Route 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Navajo Route 7
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
30 mi
·
45 min
·
Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 ft
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Arizona State Highway 264
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Arizona State Highway 264
8
Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
9
Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
AZ 87
10
Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
11
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
15
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
17
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
18
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
19
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
21
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 101 Loop West
22
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
24
Continue on North 91st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 91st Avenue
25
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
26
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
230 ft
·
37 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
27
Continue on North 83rd Avenue
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 160.3 miles from Chinle, AZ, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
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 Chinle, 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 Chinle, AZ
This is one driving day of about 320.5 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chinle, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.3 mi from Chinle, AZ · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.3 miles from Chinle, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Peoria, AZ
The final approach into Peoria, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Peoria, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.78 one way
$127.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $67.36 | $134.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $70.50 | $140.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.20 | $142.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.65 | $15.38 |
| Efficient EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.04 | $12.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.2 | 1 | $44.87 | $20.51 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
5h 15m 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 Chinle, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 320.5 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Route 7, Chambers-Mexican Water Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.3 miles from Chinle, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.78 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 straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chinle, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chinle, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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