Road Trips from Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ, is your launchpad for a variety of Arizona adventures. You've got quick, under-an-hour hops to nearby towns like Casa Blanca, perfect for a short escape. For longer drives, there are options stretching over 180 miles, some reaching areas with significant climbs and others offering access to national monuments and parks. The majority of these routes feature a mix of highway and surface roads with good drive scores, making them solid day trips or starting points for exploring further afield.
Total Routes
21
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
Casa Blanca, AZ
1h 2m47.3 mi one way
This 47.3-mile drive to Casa Blanca, AZ, is one of your closest options, taking just about an hour. It offers a mixed highway and surface road profile with a good drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, and you'll be near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, a notable park for a short trip.
Rio Verde, AZ
1h 16m45 mi one way
A quick, 45-mile trip to Rio Verde, AZ, will take about 1.3 hours. The drive score is a solid 8, and the terrain is gently rolling. Unlike some other nearby destinations, this route does not feature nearby parks directly in its description.
San Carlos, AZ
48m33.2 mi one way
This is your most direct route to San Carlos, AZ, at 33.2 miles and under an hour of driving. The drive score is 8, and the terrain is mostly flat. It's a straightforward option that doesn't include nearby park access.
Full-day getaway
10 total in this range
Linden, AZ
3h 52m181.8 mi one way
For a longer drive with more challenging terrain, head to Linden, AZ. This 181.8-mile route takes nearly 4 hours and boasts a perfect drive score of 10. It features high-altitude sections with notable climbs and includes Tonto National Monument, making it a destination for those seeking elevation and park exploration.
Tombstone, AZ
3h 48m198 mi one way
This 198-mile journey to Tombstone, AZ, is one of the longest options, at 3.8 hours. It utilizes mostly surface roads with a drive score of 9 and passes through hilly terrain. You'll have access to Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, and Coronado National Memorial.
Saint David, AZ
3h 23m181.6 mi one way
Saint David, AZ, is about 181.6 miles away, requiring 3.4 hours of driving. This route has a drive score of 9 and features hilly terrain. It's a good choice for accessing Saguaro National Park and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
San Carlos, AZ
2h 50m126 mi one way
This 126-mile trip to San Carlos, AZ, is longer than the closest option, taking 2.8 hours. It has a drive score of 9 and involves hilly terrain. You'll also have access to both Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument.
Sells, AZ
3h 7m147 mi one way
A trip to Sells, AZ, covers 147 miles and takes about 3.1 hours. The drive score is a respectable 9, and the terrain is gently rolling. This route provides access to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Swift Trail Junction, AZ
4h 9m186.8 mi one way
The longest drive on this list, 186.8 miles to Swift Trail Junction, AZ, takes 4.2 hours. It scores a 9 for its drive and involves hilly terrain. This route offers access to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument.
Clifton, AZ
4h 54m222.2 mi one way
Beaver Dam, AZ
7h 7m359.2 mi one way
Mohave Valley, AZ
4h 36m235.1 mi one way
Holbrook, AZ
4h229.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Linden, AZ
3h 52m181.8 mi one way
Swift Trail Junction, AZ
4h 9m186.8 mi one way
Tombstone, AZ
3h 48m198 mi one way
Clifton, AZ
4h 54m222.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with access to parks like Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument being particularly appealing.
Summer
Summer heat may make the longer drives to destinations with significant park access, like Saguaro National Park, more challenging for outdoor activities.
Fall
Fall provides ideal weather for exploring the hilly terrain and national monuments accessible from routes like those to Tombstone or Saint David.
Winter
Winter is well-suited for the longer drives, especially those with high-altitude sections like Linden, AZ, as well as park visits.
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