Origin
Peoria, AZ
Afternoon in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, AZ
Boris Hamer
Cave Creek, AZ
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ covers 30.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cave Creek Road, Agua Fria Freeway, Pima Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on North Cave Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.11 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
15.3 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ covers 30.7 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cave Creek Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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 none lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North 91st Avenue
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
17.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward Cave Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward Cave Creek Road
6
18.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cave Creek Road, National Memorial Cemetery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Cave Creek Road, National Memorial Cemet...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward National Memorial Cemetery along the way.
National Memorial Cemetery
18.3 mi in
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~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cave Creek Road | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North 91st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Cave Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Cave Creek Road
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Cave Creek, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
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North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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North 91st Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Use the none lane.
5
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
11 mi
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13 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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Pima Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 28
Toward Cave Creek Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
507 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Cave Creek Road, National Memorial Cemetery
9
Turn slight left onto North Cave Creek Road
12 mi
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21 min
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North Cave Creek Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on East Cave Creek Road
106 ft
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9 sec
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East Cave Creek Road
11
Arrive at destination
East Cave Creek Road
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 15.3 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 30.7 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cave Creek, 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 30.7 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Peoria, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Cave Creek Road for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Peoria, AZ · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cave Creek, AZ
The final approach into Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek, 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
$6.11 one way
$12.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Cave Creek, AZ
Afternoon in Cave Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
MST
Current temp
57°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
2 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
44m 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 Cave Creek, AZ covers 30.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cave Creek Road, Agua Fria Freeway, Pima Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 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 $6.11 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward National Memorial Cemetery along the way.
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