Trip from Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

196.8 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

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

Downtown Peoria, AZ, AZ

Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Downtown LeChee, AZ, AZ

LeChee, AZ

mr. Yin

Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ covers 196.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Grand Avenue, North 91st Avenue, Agua Fria Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.17 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

98.4 miles from Peoria, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 196.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand 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 Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grand Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North 91st Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Agua Fria Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 17 North Unavailable Refreshing
Black Canyon Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Arizona Veterans Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Grand Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 83rd Avenue

128 ft · 6 sec · North 83rd Avenue
2

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
3

Turn right onto North 91st Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue
4

Take the ramp straight

0.6 mi · 56 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

11 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 17 North: Flagstaff
9

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 33 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

23 mi · 24 min · Black Canyon Freeway
11

Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
12

Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
14

Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

0.6 mi · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 40 East, Albuquerque
16

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

56 mi · 56 min · Purple Heart Trail
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
18

Turn right onto Hipkoe Drive

279 ft · 7 sec · Hipkoe Drive
19

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street
20

Continue on West Winslow Industrial Spur

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Winslow Industrial Spur
21

Turn right onto Cooper Town Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Cooper Town Road
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.4 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 1h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near LeChee, 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 196.8 miles and 3h 29m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.4 mi from Peoria, AZ · 1h 44m into the drive

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagstaff, AZ

98 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in LeChee, AZ

The final approach into LeChee, 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 LeChee, 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

$39.17 one way

$78.33 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $41.36 $82.72
premium $5.59 $43.29 $86.58
diesel $5.64 $43.72 $87.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59 0 $20.66 $9.45
Efficient EV 49.2 0 $17.22 $7.87
EV Truck/SUV 78.7 0 $27.55 $12.60

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Peoria, AZ

Late night in Peoria on Monday

Local time

12:53 AM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

LeChee, AZ

Late night in LeChee on Monday

Local time

12:53 AM

MST

Current temp

36°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

23 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

3h 29m 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 LeChee, AZ covers 196.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, North 91st Avenue, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.4 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 $39.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, AZ to LeChee, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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