Origin
Peoria, AZ
Morning in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Chino Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Black Canyon Freeway, AZ 69, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.82 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.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Peoria, AZ
Full guide →Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North 91st Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 91st Avenue
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
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 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
6
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
AZ 69
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69 toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
6
95.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 317
Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peoria, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Phoenix and Prescott.
Phoenix
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
Prescott
60.2 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via AZ 69
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| AZ 69 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 13.4 mi | 13m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Prescott–Ash Fork Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Fain Road | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 23.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 91st Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 17
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 17
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69
22 mi
·
25 min
·
AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
14
Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Fain Road
15
Continue on AZ 89A
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 317
Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
17
Turn right onto AZ 89
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
136 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
25
Continue on AZ 89
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
26
Arrive at destination
AZ 89
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 52.2 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Peoria, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peoria, AZ
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 1h 59m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Peoria, AZ · 59m 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 52.2 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chino Valley, AZ
The final approach into Chino Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.82 one way
$41.64 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Chino Valley, AZ
Morning in Chino Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
MST
Current temp
41°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
51 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
1h 59m 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 Chino Valley, AZ covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, AZ 69, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 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 $20.82 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 104.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Peoria, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Phoenix and Prescott.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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