Origin
Winslow, AZ
Morning in Winslow on Friday
Local time
9:16 AM
MST
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winslow, AZ to Penzance, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winslow, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Penzance, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Winslow to Penzance is 27.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Purple Heart Trail/West 2nd Street/I 40 Business, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between locations. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a short distance without venturing onto major highways for long stretches.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll navigate a series of turns rather than a continuous highway cruise. With a highway share of only 0%, you won't be on interstates for any significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.5 miles on Purple Heart Trail, providing a brief period of more consistent driving before the local road segments resume. Be prepared for varying road conditions and the need for constant attention to navigation as you make your way.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 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 25.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Kinsley Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winslow, AZ to Penzance, AZ is easy. At 29m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Kinsley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 40 BUS / Transcon Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Kinsley Avenue
Turn left onto North Kinsley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist / West 2nd Street
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 40 BUS / Transcon Lane
Turn left onto I 40 BUS / Transcon Lane
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40; US 180 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 40; US 180 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 25.5 mi | 25m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 40 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Transcon Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Kinsley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 25.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winslow, AZ and Penzance, AZ.
1
Start on I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Kinsley Avenue
362 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Kinsley Avenue
3
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto I 40 BUS
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Transcon Lane
5
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 Business
6
Merge onto I 40; US 180
25 mi
·
25 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Arrive at destination
I 40; US 180
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Penzance, AZ
Morning in Penzance on Friday
Local time
9:16 AM
MST
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 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
29m 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 Winslow, AZ to Penzance, AZ covers 27.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, West 2nd Street, I 40 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Winslow, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Winslow, AZ to Penzance, AZ is easy. At 29m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Kinsley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 40 BUS / Transcon Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Winslow, AZ to Penzance, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petrified Forest National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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