Origin
Nogales, AZ
Morning in Nogales on Monday
Local time
11:04 AM
MST
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nogales, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
200.7 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, AZ
Boris Hamer
Trip Overview
The drive from Nogales, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 200.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Morley Avenue, North Grand Avenue, West Mariposa Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.94 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
100.4 miles from Nogales, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 200.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Morley Avenue 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 3h 2m 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 Nogales, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Morley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mariposa Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Morley Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nogales, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on North Wayside Drive
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Wayside Drive
2
Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Morley Avenue
3
Turn left
128 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Mariposa Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mariposa Road
6
Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 19 North: Tucson
7
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
9
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
10
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
12
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
13
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
16
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
17
Continue on Papago Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
19
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North 19th Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Grand Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
22
Continue on West Jefferson Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
23
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 82nd Avenue
24
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
25
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 100.4 miles from Nogales, AZ, or about 1h 31m 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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
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 Nogales, 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 Nogales, AZ
This is one driving day of about 200.7 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nogales, 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 100.4 mi from Nogales, AZ · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.4 miles from Nogales, 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
$39.94 one way
$79.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
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: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Morning in Peoria on Monday
Local time
11:04 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
35 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 2m 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 Nogales, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 200.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Morley Avenue, North Grand Avenue, West Mariposa Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 miles from Nogales, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.94 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 is a straightforward 3h 2m 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 Nogales, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nogales, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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