Trip from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Drive Time

36m

Distance

20 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

Downtown Paradise Valley, AZ, AZ

Paradise Valley, AZ

Brent Singleton

Downtown Peoria, AZ, AZ

Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 20 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Glendale Avenue, North Black Canyon Highway, I 17 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

10 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Glendale 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Glendale Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North Black Canyon Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 17 North Unavailable Refreshing
Black Canyon Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
Northern Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
West Northern Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Grand Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
West Jefferson Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Glendale Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley, AZ and Peoria, AZ.

1

Start on East Lincoln Drive

5.7 mi · 10 min · East Lincoln Drive
2

Continue on East Glendale Avenue

4.3 mi · 8 min · East Glendale Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

466 ft · 9 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
4

Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 17 North: Flagstaff
5

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Black Canyon Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward Northern Avenue

505 ft · 12 sec · Northern Avenue
7

Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
8

Turn slight left

453 ft · 20 sec
9

Turn straight onto West Northern Avenue

5.2 mi · 10 min · West Northern Avenue
10

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
11

Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

52 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
12

Continue on West Jefferson Street

66 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
13

Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue
14

Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

79 ft · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 10 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ, or about 18m 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 20 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

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 Paradise 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 Paradise Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 20 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10 mi from Paradise Valley, AZ · 18m into the drive

Downtown Maryvale, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryvale, AZ

10 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

Maryvale, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryvale, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10 miles from Paradise Valley, 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

$3.98 one way

$7.96 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $4.20 $8.41
premium $5.59 $4.40 $8.80
diesel $5.64 $4.44 $8.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.10 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Paradise Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Paradise Valley on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, AZ

Afternoon in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

36m 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 Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 20 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Glendale Avenue, North Black Canyon Highway, I 17 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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.
The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paradise Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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