Parker, AZ Road Trips
Parker, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 160-mile quick runs to 179-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Parker, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
178.6 mi
Mesa, AZ
Quickest Drive
2h 53m
Peoria, AZ
Plan Around Parker, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Parker, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Parker, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Parker, AZ
Driving from Parker, AZ
On average, trips departing from Parker, AZ run 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 4m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 179 miles (3h 16m), while the shortest is just 160 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Parker, AZ include Mesa, AZ (178.6 mi, 3h 16m), Tempe, AZ (173.3 mi, 3h 9m), Phoenix, AZ (162.3 mi, 2h 56m), and Peoria, AZ (159.9 mi, 2h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 169-mile trip from Parker, AZ, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Parker, AZ and 1 routes heading into Parker, AZ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 160 to 179 miles.
The longest mapped route from Parker, AZ covers 179 miles and takes approximately 3h 16m. Shorter options start at just 160 miles.
The average route from Parker, AZ runs about 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 169-mile trip from Parker, AZ costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Parker, AZ include Mesa, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Phoenix, AZ and Peoria, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Parker, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,379
Median Income
$74,643
Median Home Value
$253,300
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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