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Trip from Window Rock, AZ to Peoria, AZ

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

326.6 mi

526 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 36m ★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 42m

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

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Downtown Peoria, AZ, AZ

Peoria, AZ

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

The drive from Window Rock, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 326.6 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, Navajo Route 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.00 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

163.3 miles from Window Rock, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 326.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 161.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Morgan Boulevard.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 326.6 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 0.3 miles (Morgan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 188.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 312.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Morgan Boulevard

Turn left onto Morgan Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
188.7 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
8
312.5 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in

Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 214C Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
7
312.9 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 101 Loop West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward AZ 101 Loop West
8
324.3 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in

Take the exit toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road,...

Towns Along This Route

Between Window Rock, AZ and Peoria, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.

Flagstaff

188.5 mi in | ~3h 23m

Phoenix

188.7 mi in | ~3h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 161.3 mi 2h 42m
Arizona Veterans Highway 93 mi 1h 33m
Navajo Route 12 24.2 mi 34m
Black Canyon Freeway 20.7 mi 22m
Agua Fria Freeway 10.4 mi 12m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 5.8 mi 5m
North Black Canyon Highway 3.2 mi 3m
Arizona State Highway 264 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 161.3 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

126 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Tribal Hill Drive
3

Turn left onto Morgan Boulevard

447 ft · 25 sec · Morgan Boulevard
4

Turn sharp right onto N100

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Navajo Route 100
5

Continue on Window Rock Boulevard

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Window Rock Boulevard
6

At end of road, turn left onto N12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Navajo Route 12
7

Turn right onto AZ 264

1.9 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 264
8

Turn left onto N12

24 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
10

Merge onto I 40

161 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
13

Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A

93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
14

Continue on I 17

5.8 mi · 5 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 17

10 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on I 17

3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on I 17

10 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 214C Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop West Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

10 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise Use the slight right lane.
22

Continue on North 91st Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North 91st Avenue
23

Turn left onto US 60

1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

229 ft · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue
25

Continue on North 83rd Avenue

77 ft · 2 sec · North 83rd Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

North 83rd Avenue

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 163.3 miles from Window Rock, AZ, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.3 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.3 miles or 2h 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 4h 44m

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 Window Rock, 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 Window Rock, AZ

This is one driving day of about 326.6 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Window Rock, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 161.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.3 mi from Window Rock, AZ · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagstaff, AZ

163 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.

Popular next leg

Flagstaff, AZ to Peoria, AZ

140 mi · 2h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Flagstaff, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.3 miles from Window Rock, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.3 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 near mile 236.5
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $25 near mile 180.2
View on nps.gov
Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

National Park

A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $25 near mile 78.8
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $25 near mile 180.2
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $10 near mile 236.5
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

National Monument

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $25 near mile 180.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.00 one way

$130.00 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $68.64 $137.27
premium $5.59 $71.84 $143.68
diesel $5.64 $72.56 $145.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98 1 $34.29 $15.68
Efficient EV 81.7 0 $28.58 $13.06
EV Truck/SUV 130.6 1 $45.72 $20.90

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Window Rock, AZ

Morning in Window Rock on Monday

Local time

9:29 AM

MDT

Current temp

28°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, AZ

Morning in Peoria on Monday

Local time

8:29 AM

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

31 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

5h 49m 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 Window Rock, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 326.6 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, Navajo Route 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.3 miles from Window Rock, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.00 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 326.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Morgan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 188.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 312.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Window Rock, AZ and Peoria, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.

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