Chino Valley to Peoria is 104.7 miles and takes about 2 hours via Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway and Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Desert Southwest region of Arizona to another part of the same region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mixed driving profile with a significant portion on major freeways. It's a relatively short journey, making it ideal for a single day trip without feeling rushed. Plan for a smooth transition between different types of roadways as you make your way south.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Chino Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21.3 mi
26m
Black Canyon Freeway
20.7 mi
22m
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi
16m
Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi
12m
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8.9 mi
10m
Fain Road
7.2 mi
8m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi
7m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
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Start on AZ 89
2.8 mi·3 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
171 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi·53 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
80 ft·0 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi·4 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
138 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
7
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi·1 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
148 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
9
Continue on AZ 89
0.6 mi·49 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward AZ 89A|none
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward AZ 89A
12
Continue on AZ 89A
6.3 mi·7 min·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
13
Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi·8 min·Fain Road
14
Turn left onto AZ 69
21 mi·26 min·Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
15
Merge onto I 17
17 mi·16 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 17
10 mi·11 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 214CToward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop EastUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop WestUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
10 mi·12 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, SurpriseUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on North 91st Avenue
0.2 mi·21 sec·North 91st Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 60
1.3 mi·2 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
229 ft·37 sec·North 83rd Avenue
27
Continue on North 83rd Avenue
77 ft·2 sec·North 83rd Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour drive time, this is comfortably a same-day trip, allowing for a flexible departure. You could leave Chino Valley in the morning and arrive in Peoria with plenty of the day remaining. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, as there are no specific stops recommended. The longest stretch without a significant change is 21.3 miles on the Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway; be aware of your fuel level before entering this segment. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the more urbanized areas around Peoria.
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 52.4 miles from Chino Valley, AZ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 36m
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 Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Chino Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 102.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.9 mi into trip|~10m in
Turn left toward AZ 89A|none
Navigation decision point
Toward AZ 89A|none
6
9.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 89A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward AZ 89A
8
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 214C
Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
7
91 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 101 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop West
8
102.3 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.86 one way
$41.72 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$22.07
$44.15
premium
$5.59
$23.05
$46.09
diesel
$5.61
$23.12
$46.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.66
$6.70
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Chino Valley, AZ
Morning
in Chino Valley on Saturday
Local time
11:26 AM
MST
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Morning
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
11:26 AM
MST
Current temp
92°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
51 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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
$10
near mile 18.1
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 25.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed driving experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway before transitioning to the Black Canyon Freeway and Arizona Veterans Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 21.3 miles on the Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway. The road character shifts from potentially more winding sections to faster, more direct freeway travel as you progress toward Peoria. Be prepared for varying speed limits and road surfaces throughout the 104.7-mile drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 8.9 miles in.
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 14 significant decision points across 104.7 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 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 2h. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chino Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 miles from Chino Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.86 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 104.7 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 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chino Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle 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.
