Trip from Lake of the Woods, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

194.6 mi

313 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 57m ★

6 AM

4h 10m

8 AM

4h 36m

10 AM

4h 19m

12 PM

4h 16m

3 PM

4h 20m

5 PM

4h 35m

8 PM

4h 2m

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

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Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

The drive from Lake of the Woods, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 194.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.73 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

97.3 miles from Lake of the Woods, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 194.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 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 83.5 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 7.8 miles in near US 60; AZ 77; AZ 260 / West Deuce of Clubs.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 194.6 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 7.8 miles (US 60; AZ 77; AZ 260 / West Deuce of Clubs): Navigation decision point; at 176.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 60; AZ 77; AZ 260 / West Deuce of Clubs

At end of road, turn left onto US 60; AZ 77; AZ 260 / West Deuce of Clubs

Navigation decision point

176.6 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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.

178.5 mi into trip | ~3h 43m 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.

182.7 mi into trip | ~3h 48m 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

183 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | North 19th Avenue

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway	83.5 mi	1h 35m
Phoenix–Globe Highway	42.9 mi	55m
Superstition Freeway	27.1 mi	31m
Grand Avenue	11.1 mi	19m
Papago Freeway	5.6 mi	6m
Maricopa Freeway	4.9 mi	5m
US 60	4.5 mi	8m
West White Mountain Boulevard	3.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake of the Woods, AZ and Peoria, AZ.

Start on AZ 260

3.1 mi · 5 min · West White Mountain Boulevard

Continue on AZ 260

2.5 mi · 3 min · South White Mountain Road

Turn left onto East Woolford

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Woolford

Continue on South Central Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

Turn left onto West Whipple Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Whipple Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 60; AZ 77; AZ 260

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Deuce of Clubs

Continue on US 60; AZ 77

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

Turn right onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60

Toward I 10 North

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 143C Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 19th Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

11 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

51 ft · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on West Jefferson Street

66 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue

Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

77 ft · 2 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Arrive at destination

North 83rd Avenue

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 97.3 miles from Lake of the Woods, AZ, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lake of the Woods, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lake of the Woods, AZ

This is one driving day of about 194.6 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake of the Woods, 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 83.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.3 mi from Lake of the Woods, AZ · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

97 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.3 miles from Lake of the Woods, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.

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

$38.73 one way

$77.46 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$40.90	$81.79
premium	$5.59	$42.80	$85.61
diesel	$5.64	$43.23	$86.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.4	$20.43	$9.34
Efficient EV	48.7	$17.03	$7.78
EV Truck/SUV	77.8	$27.24	$12.45

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lake of the Woods, AZ

Late night in Lake of the Woods on Monday

Local time

3:50 AM

MST

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, AZ

Late night in Peoria on Monday

Local time

3:50 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

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

4h 9m 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 Lake of the Woods, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 194.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 97.3 miles from Lake of the Woods, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.73 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.

The route from Lake of the Woods, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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