Trip from Taylor, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Drive Time

Distance

184.6 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 47m ★

6 AM

4h 0m

8 AM

4h 26m

10 AM

4h 9m

12 PM

4h 7m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 25m

8 PM

3h 52m

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

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Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

Spanning 184.6 miles, this journey from Taylor to Peoria takes approximately four hours to complete. Since the entire trip stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, it is a manageable day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Payson-Show Low Highway and the South Beeline Highway to navigate between the two points. Expect to spend around $37 on fuel for the trek. This route offers a direct transition between two distinct desert communities, making it an efficient option for those looking to move across the state in a single afternoon.

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

92.3 miles from Taylor, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 17% of the journey consists of highway travel, the remainder of the route relies on local roads like West 3rd Street North, creating a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will tackle a significant 73.1-mile stretch along the South Beeline Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The road profile shifts frequently, requiring you to navigate various turns as you transition from the high desert terrain of Taylor toward the metropolitan area of Peoria.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Beeline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 156.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 156.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 156.9 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

156.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AZ 202 Loop West

156.9 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

168.9 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 West

172.8 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 143C Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

173.1 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | North 19th Avenue

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Beeline Highway	73.1 mi	1h 26m
Payson-Show Low Highway	24.2 mi	30m
West 3rd Street North	18.9 mi	22m
Hwy 260	15.9 mi	22m
Payson-Heber Highway	12.7 mi	17m
Red Mountain Freeway	12 mi	13m
Grand Avenue	11.1 mi	19m
West Papermill Road	6.2 mi	9m

Longest stretch: South Beeline Highway — 73.1 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on AZ 77

12 ft · 0 sec · South Main Street

Continue on AZ 77

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

Turn left onto West Papermill Road

6.2 mi · 9 min · West Papermill Road

Continue on Pulp Mill Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Pulp Mill Road

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 277

19 mi · 22 min · West 3rd Street North

Continue on AZ 277

1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Highway 260

Continue on AZ 260

16 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260

Use the none lane.

Continue on AZ 260

13 mi · 17 min · Payson-Heber Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on AZ 260

24 mi · 30 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto AZ 87

73 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on AZ 87

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Country Club Drive

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward AZ 202 Loop West

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

12 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 143C Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 19th Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

11 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

51 ft · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on West Jefferson Street

66 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue

Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

77 ft · 2 sec · North 83rd Avenue

Arrive at destination

North 83rd Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a four-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid potential traffic congestion as you approach the busier Peoria area. Because the route is turn-heavy, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you stay on the correct local roads during the non-highway segments. With a $37 fuel budget, it is wise to verify your tank levels before leaving Taylor to ensure a smooth, worry-free transit. Use the flexibility of this single-day trip to pace yourself, as the lack of long highway stretches makes it easy to break up the drive whenever you feel the need for a pause.

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 92.3 miles from Taylor, AZ, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.3 miles or 2h 3m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Taylor, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Taylor, AZ

This is one driving day of about 184.6 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylor, 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 South Beeline Highway for about 73.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.3 mi from Taylor, AZ · 2h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scottsdale, AZ

92 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

Scottsdale, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Scottsdale, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.3 miles from Taylor, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Beeline Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.

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

$36.74 one way

$73.48 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$38.80	$77.59
premium	$5.59	$40.60	$81.21
diesel	$5.64	$41.01	$82.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.4	$19.38	$8.86
Efficient EV	46.2	$16.15	$7.38
EV Truck/SUV	73.8	$25.84	$11.81

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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

Taylor, AZ

Afternoon in Taylor on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

MST

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, AZ

Afternoon in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

4:44 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

24 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

4h 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 Taylor, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 184.6 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Beeline Highway, Payson-Show Low Highway, West 3rd Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.3 miles from Taylor, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.74 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.