Origin
Peoria, AZ
Night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Willow Valley, AZ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
232.2 mi
374 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
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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Willow Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 232.2-mile journey from Peoria, AZ to Willow Valley, AZ will take approximately 4 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can focus on enjoying the drive without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, and the Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, with about 28% of the route being on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $46 for this excursion. The drive offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience through the Desert Southwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.1 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The road personality here is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll encounter more frequent directional changes than on a typical interstate. While 28% of the drive utilizes highways, a significant portion will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This segment provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to other road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 105 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 232.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 101 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m 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 straight / left lanes.
8
9.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
10.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
226.7 mi into trip
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~4h 18m in
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Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Willow Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
Yuma
123.6 mi in
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~2h 9m
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via I 10 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 105 mi | 1h 45m |
| Route 95 | 47.5 mi | 55m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Aqueduct Road | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Papago Freeway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| North Central Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Mohave Valley Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 105 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Willow Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Peoria Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Peoria Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 10 Business
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 10 Business
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
10
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Riggles Road
11
Turn left onto I 10 Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
12
Turn right onto AZ 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
13
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto AZ 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
15
Continue on AZ 95
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
California Avenue
16
Continue on CA 62
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
CA 62
17
At end of road, turn left onto CA 62
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Aqueduct Road
18
Turn sharp right onto US 95
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Route 95
19
Take the exit onto US 95
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 95
20
Merge onto I 40; US 95
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
Needles Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward J Street
22
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
J Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
465 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
24
Turn right onto North K Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North K Street
25
Continue on AZ 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Avenue
26
Continue on AZ 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
27
Turn left onto Willow Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Willow Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 29-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 105-mile stretch on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, as services can be spaced out. The local road nature of this route means being attentive to navigation is key.
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 116.1 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.1 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willow Valley, 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 232.2 miles and 4h 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.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.1 mi from Peoria, AZ · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.1 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
Arriving in Willow Valley, AZ
The final approach into Willow Valley, 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 Willow Valley, AZ.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.26 one way
$92.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $48.95 | $97.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.27 | $102.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.38 | $11.15 |
| Efficient EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.32 | $9.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.51 | $14.86 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Willow Valley, AZ
Night in Willow Valley on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
MST
Current temp
54°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
36 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
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Willow Valley, AZ covers 232.2 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.1 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 $46.26 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 232.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Peoria, AZ to Willow Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
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