Trip from Tombstone, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Drive Time

3h 49m

Distance

197.9 mi

318 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 36m ★

6 AM

3h 49m

8 AM

4h 15m

10 AM

3h 58m

12 PM

3h 55m

3 PM

3h 59m

5 PM

4h 13m

8 PM

3h 41m

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

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Tombstone, AZ

Brett Sayles

Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

Traveling from Tombstone to Peoria covers 197.9 miles across the Desert Southwest, typically requiring about 3 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward trek, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, I-10 Bus, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Budgeting approximately $39 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Since both your start and end points are within the same region, you can expect a consistent desert climate throughout the drive. This route is ideal if you want a direct, manageable transit that gets you to your destination by evening.

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

98.9 miles from Tombstone, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, keeping you alert as the road conditions shift. Roughly 43% of your journey takes place on highways, meaning you will experience both high-speed cruising and slower-paced local stretches. You should prepare for a consistent rhythm, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 54.5 miles along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. As you transition between these road types, the character of the drive evolves from smaller corridors into broader highway arteries. It is a functional path that balances the efficiency of major thoroughfares with the necessity of navigating through regional transit zones.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.7 miles in near I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 197.9 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 25.7 miles (I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.9 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

25.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist toward I 10 West: Tucson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tucson

79.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

179.9 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / slight left lanes.

181.9 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

186 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.5 mi	55m
I 10 Bus	43.6 mi	46m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	38.1 mi	38m
State Route 80	17.2 mi	25m
Maricopa Freeway	12 mi	13m
Grand Avenue	11.1 mi	19m
South Freeway	6 mi	6m
Papago Freeway	5.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

295 ft · 27 sec · this road

Turn left onto South 4th Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South 4th Street

Turn left onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist

0.3 mi · 23 sec · East Fremont Street

Continue on AZ 80; US 80 Hist

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Sumner Street

Continue on AZ 80; US 80 Hist

12 mi · 17 min · State Route 80

Continue on AZ 80; US 80 Hist

4.2 mi · 6 min · South Lee Street

Continue on AZ 80; US 80 Hist

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Patton Street

Continue on AZ 80; US 80 Hist

5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 80

Turn left

63 ft · 2 sec

Turn right onto I 10 Bus

1.8 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist

44 mi · 46 min · I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist

Toward I 10 West: Tucson Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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 the total duration is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Including at least one planned stop will help you break up the 197.9-mile distance and stay refreshed behind the wheel. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $39, so checking your levels before hitting the longer highway stretches is a smart move. Because the longest single leg is 54.5 miles, use that time to settle into a steady pace rather than rushing between transitions. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your time on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway remains as smooth as possible.

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 98.9 miles from Tombstone, AZ, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.9 miles or 1h 57m 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 1m

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 Tombstone, 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 Tombstone, AZ

This is one driving day of about 197.9 miles and 3h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tombstone, 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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.9 mi from Tombstone, AZ · 1h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

99 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

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.9 miles from Tombstone, 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

$39.39 one way

$78.77 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$41.59	$83.18
premium	$5.59	$43.53	$87.06
diesel	$5.64	$43.97	$87.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.4	$20.78	$9.50
Efficient EV	49.5	$17.32	$7.92
EV Truck/SUV	79.2	$27.71	$12.67

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Tombstone, AZ

Afternoon in Tombstone on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

MST

Current temp

45°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

14 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 49m 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 Tombstone, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 197.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, I 10 Bus, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.9 miles from Tombstone, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.39 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 route from Tombstone, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Tombstone, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Peoria, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tombstone, AZ

Peoria, AZ

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 49m on the road

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