Origin
Peoria, AZ
Afternoon in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
235.1 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
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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Mohave Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, West Peoria Avenue, AZ 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
117.6 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| West Peoria Avenue | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Agua Fria Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Papago Freeway | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Mohave Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Peoria Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Peoria Avenue
4
Take the ramp left toward AZ 101 Loop South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop South
5
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Papago Freeway
8
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
10
Turn right onto Riggles Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Riggles Road
11
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
12
Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
13
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
14
Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
15
Continue on California Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
California Avenue
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Aqueduct Road
18
Turn sharp right onto Route 95
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Route 95
19
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
Needles Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward J Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
J Street
22
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
J Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
24
Turn right onto North K Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North K Street
25
Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Avenue
26
Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
27
Turn right onto Hulet Avenue
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hulet Avenue
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain View Road
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mountain View Road
29
Turn right onto Winter Haven Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Winter Haven Drive
30
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 117.6 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 2h 18m 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 52 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mohave 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 235.1 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.6 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.83 one way
$93.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
| premium | $5.59 | $51.75 | $103.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.91 | $103.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.69 | $11.28 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94 | 1 | $32.91 | $15.05 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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
Mohave Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Mohave Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
2 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 36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
235.1 mi in 4h 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Grand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 4h 36m. Total distance: 235.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Mohave Valley, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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