Trip from Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

191.1 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

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

Downtown Show Low, AZ, AZ

Show Low, AZ

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Downtown Peoria, AZ, AZ

Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

The drive from Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street, South Hill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.03 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

95.5 miles from Show Low, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 191.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway 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 Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway Unavailable Refreshing
East Ash Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Hill Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Oak Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing
US 60 Unavailable Refreshing
West Live Oak Street Unavailable Refreshing
Phoenix–Globe Highway Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Deuce of Clubs

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Deuce of Clubs
2

Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
3

Turn right onto East Ash Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
4

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South Hill Street
5

Turn left onto East Oak Street

367 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street
6

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · North Broad Street
7

Continue on North Broad Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
8

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
9

Continue on West Live Oak Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street
10

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
11

Continue on Superstition Freeway

27 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

0.6 mi · 38 sec · I 10 North
13

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
16

Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
17

Continue on Papago Freeway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
19

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
20

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

11 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue
21

Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

52 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
22

Continue on West Jefferson Street

66 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
23

Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue
24

Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

79 ft · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
25

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 95.5 miles from Show Low, AZ, or about 1h 38m 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 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Show Low, 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 Show Low, AZ

This is one driving day of about 191.1 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Show Low, 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 95.5 mi from Show Low, AZ · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Queen Creek, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

96 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Show Low, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peoria, AZ

The final approach into Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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

$38.03 one way

$76.06 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $40.16 $80.32
premium $5.59 $42.03 $84.07
diesel $5.64 $42.46 $84.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.3 0 $20.07 $9.17
Efficient EV 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64
EV Truck/SUV 76.4 0 $26.75 $12.23

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Show Low, AZ

Afternoon in Show Low on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

MST

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, AZ

Afternoon in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

MST

Current temp

59°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

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 17m 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 Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street, South Hill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.5 miles from Show Low, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.03 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 Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Show Low, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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