Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
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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Cave Creek, AZ
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If you are looking for a quick getaway from Peoria to Cave Creek, this 30.7-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transition between these two Desert Southwest locales. You will primarily navigate via the Agua Fria Freeway, the Pima Freeway, and North Cave Creek Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, the route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the drive is brief, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a straightforward connection, allowing you to spend more time at your destination rather than on the pavement.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from high-speed freeway travel to local arterial roads. You will spend roughly 51% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between open-road cruising and navigating toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 12.3 miles along North Cave Creek Road, which dictates the final character of your arrival. As you move from the freeway system onto local roads, the pace naturally adjusts to match the regional flow. You should be prepared for this shift in rhythm as you leave the faster freeway lanes and settle into the final leg of the journey.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North 91st Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cave Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Cave Creek Road, National Memorial Cemetery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn slight left onto North Cave Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Peoria, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward National Memorial Cemetery along the way.
National Memorial Cemetery
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Cave Creek, AZ.
Start on North 83rd Avenue
Turn left onto US 60
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto North Cave Creek Road
Continue on East Cave Creek Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Cave Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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