Origin
Peoria, AZ
Morning in Peoria on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Bagdad, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
104 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, AZ
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Bagdad, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Bagdad, AZ covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.72 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
52 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 104 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 104 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Grand 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 104 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.1 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn left onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21.9 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
41.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
84.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
AZ 97 / Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Turn right onto AZ 97 / Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 44.4 mi | 56m |
| Grand Avenue | 29 mi | 40m |
| Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Hillside-Bagdad Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Lindahl Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Lindahl | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Bagdad, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
22 mi
·
31 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
4
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
5
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
6
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
7
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
8
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
9
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
10
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
11
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
39 mi
·
45 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Turn right onto AZ 97
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Use the right lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 96
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hillside-Bagdad Highway
24
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Lindahl Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lindahl Road
26
Continue on North Lindahl
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lindahl
27
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
8 min
28
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
5 min
29
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52 miles or 1h 13m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagdad, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Peoria, 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 Peoria, AZ
This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Peoria, 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 Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52 mi from Peoria, AZ · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bagdad, AZ
The final approach into Bagdad, 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 Bagdad, 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
$20.72 one way
$41.44 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $21.93 | $43.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
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: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.56 | $6.66 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Bagdad, AZ
Morning in Bagdad on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
MST
Current temp
72°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
20 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
2h 38m 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 Peoria, AZ to Bagdad, AZ covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 miles from Peoria, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.72 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.
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 104 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.1 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Peoria, AZ to Bagdad, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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