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Trip from Glendale, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

202 mi

325 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 40m ★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Peach Springs, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glendale, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ covers 202 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, Hualapai Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.24 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101 miles from Glendale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 202 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 202 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near West Northern Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles (AZ 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Northern Avenue

Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | AZ 69

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69 toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
6
95.3 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 317 Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
6
139.2 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 40 West
6
165.4 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | US 66 Hist / Hualapai Veterans Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 66 Hist / Hualapai Veterans Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Glendale, AZ and Peach Springs, AZ, road signs point toward Prescott and Chino Valley.

Prescott

60.2 mi in | ~1h 10m | via AZ 69

Chino Valley

95.3 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway 43.4 mi 50m
Hualapai Veterans Highway 36.5 mi 43m
Black Canyon Freeway 32 mi 34m
Purple Heart Trail 24.5 mi 24m
AZ 69 21.6 mi 25m
Arizona Veterans Highway 13.4 mi 13m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
Fain Road 7.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Prescott–Ash Fork Highway — 43.4 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Peach Springs, AZ.

1

Start on US 60

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · West Myrtle Avenue
3

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 59th Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn slight left

439 ft · 18 sec
6

Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
8

Merge onto I 17

32 mi · 34 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69

22 mi · 25 min · AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
12

Turn right onto Fain Road

7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
13

Continue on AZ 89A

5.9 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 317 Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
15

Turn right onto AZ 89

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

103 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
17

Continue on AZ 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

136 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19

Continue on AZ 89

3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

150 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21

Continue on AZ 89

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

151 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23

Continue on AZ 89

5.0 mi · 5 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

146 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
25

Continue on AZ 89

32 mi · 37 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
26

Continue on I 40 BUS; US 66 Hist; AZ 89

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Lewis Avenue
27

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 40 West
28

Merge onto I 40

25 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Trail
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 40 Business: Seligman, Peach Springs
30

Turn right onto I 40 BUS

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 40 BUS
31

At end of road, turn right onto US 66 Hist

37 mi · 43 min · Hualapai Veterans Highway
Use the right lane.
32

Turn right onto Diamond Creek Road

10 ft · 0 sec · Diamond Creek Road
33

Arrive at destination

Diamond Creek Road

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 101 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 44 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 1h 57m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peach Springs, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Glendale, 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 Glendale, AZ

This is one driving day of about 202 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Glendale, 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 Prescott–Ash Fork Highway for about 43.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101 mi from Glendale, AZ · 1h 57m into the drive

town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Prescott Valley, AZ

101 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Prescott Valley, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peach Springs, AZ

The final approach into Peach Springs, 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 Peach Springs, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tuzigoot National Monument

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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $10 near mile 83.6
View on nps.gov
Montezuma Castle National Monument

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $10 near mile 83.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.24 one way

$80.48 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $42.59 $85.17
premium $5.59 $44.46 $88.93
diesel $5.61 $44.60 $89.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.6 0 $21.21 $9.70
Efficient EV 50.5 0 $17.67 $8.08
EV Truck/SUV 80.8 1 $28.28 $12.93

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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

Glendale, AZ

Morning in Glendale on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

MST

Current temp

92°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peach Springs, AZ

Morning in Peach Springs on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

MST

Current temp

44°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

48 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

3h 53m 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 Glendale, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ covers 202 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, Hualapai Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101 miles from Glendale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.24 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles (AZ 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glendale, AZ and Peach Springs, AZ, road signs point toward Prescott and Chino Valley.

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