Origin
Peoria, AZ
Night in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Cordes Lakes, AZ
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.6-mile drive from Peoria, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway, and Agua Fria Freeway. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, this route is quite budget-friendly. The majority of the journey is on highways, offering a consistent pace. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Desert Southwest, so expect consistent arid landscapes throughout. This trip is ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.2 miles on the Black Canyon Freeway, which provides a steady cruising experience. The route transitions between major freeways and potentially other arterial roads, offering some variety in driving conditions. While not a purely scenic byway, it's a functional and efficient connection through the Arizona landscape. Expect a practical drive focused on reaching your destination smoothly.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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...
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Peoria, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 13.4 mi | 13m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stagecoach Trail | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Black Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| AZ 69 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 23.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Cordes Lakes, 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
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Cordes Lakes Rd
15
Enter roundabout onto Cordes Lakes Road
1 ft
·
0 sec
·
Cordes Lakes Road
16
Continue on Cordes Lakes Road
366 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cordes Lakes Road
17
Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Stagecoach Trail
18
Turn right onto South Black Mountain Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black Mountain Road
19
Turn left onto East Ash Creek Road
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Ash Creek Road
20
Arrive at destination
East Ash Creek Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Peoria, AZ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cordes Lakes, AZ
The final approach into Cordes Lakes, 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
$12.47 one way
$24.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Cordes Lakes, AZ
Night in Cordes Lakes on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
MST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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 13m 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 Cordes Lakes, AZ covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $12.47 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 62.6 miles you will encounter 13 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.
On the drive from Peoria, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Montezuma Castle National Monument.
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