Peoria, AZ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Peoria, AZ have 13 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 33-mile quick runs to 198-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Peoria, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
198 mi
Tombstone, AZ
Quickest Drive
48m
San Carlos, AZ
Plan Around Peoria, AZ
Continue From Peoria, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Tombstone, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Linden, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Saint David, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Tubac, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Mescal, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Arivaca Junction, AZ
Peoria, AZ to East Sahuarita, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Sells, AZ
Peoria, AZ to San Carlos, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ
Peoria, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ
Peoria, AZ to San Carlos, AZ
Driving from Peoria, AZ
On average, trips departing from Peoria, AZ run 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 198 miles (4h 9m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Peoria, AZ are Tombstone, AZ (198 mi, 3h 48m), Swift Trail Junction, AZ (186.8 mi, 4h 9m), Linden, AZ (181.8 mi, 3h 52m), Saint David, AZ (181.6 mi, 3h 23m), and Tubac, AZ (171.3 mi, 3h 12m). 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 138-mile trip from Peoria, AZ, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 13 mapped routes leaving Peoria, AZ and 0 routes heading into Peoria, AZ, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 198 miles.
The longest mapped route from Peoria, AZ covers 198 miles and takes approximately 4h 9m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Peoria, AZ runs about 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 138-mile trip from Peoria, AZ costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Peoria, AZ include Tombstone, AZ, Swift Trail Junction, AZ, Linden, AZ and Saint David, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Peoria, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
194,338
Median Income
$93,403
Median Home Value
$429,400
Median Age
42.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Peoria, AZ
A sampling of people born in Peoria, AZ.
Mary Peters
1948
United States Secretary of Transportation
Bryce Duke
2001
American soccer player
DeWayne Russell
1994
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Peoria, AZ.
Central School
school building in Peoria, Arizona
City data from Wikidata (Q51686), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Peoria, AZ
Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
1 Peoria Sports Complex, 83rd avenue south of bell. Spring training for the Padres and Mariners. Lake Pleasant (Far north on Lake Pleasant road, north of Carefree highway).
1 Sky Zone Peoria. - located in Peoria Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 West Paradise Ln, ☏ +1 623 776-8400, fax: +1 623 776-9974. Watch performers in major Broadway productions such as a Christmas Carol, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, Bye Bye Birdie and more! Enjoy dinner and a show with their dinner theatres. A great place for a date, a family (at select shows) or anyone looking to see a little theatre! Lake Pleasant, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Morristown. Contact Station 1-928-501-1710, Operations Center 602-372-7460. Enjoy Community activities, Water skiing, boating, tubing, sunbathing, camping, barbecues and family events, etc. at this park open 24/7 365. Beautiful view of the desert with the sparkling lake in between. Great for families with children of all ages. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. One main stadium and 12 practice fields. Can be rented for baseball tournaments, concerts, weddings, etc. AZ Ice Peoria, 15829 N 83rd Ave, ☏ +1 623-334-1200, fax: +1 623 334-1600. Full service Ice skating facility for hockey, figure skating and public use. Food and Merchandise Vendors on hand. A wonderful family environment. The public can join hockey and figure skating programs or come for free skate with purchase of entrance fee and skate rental.
Peoria is part of the Central West Valley of Arizona The Central west region is partly a newly developed area and one that has been around for years. It has many hidden treasures and is a great place for families, singles or anyone who wants to come and enjoy the beautiful west valley. From hiking to shopping and eating to playing baseball, everyone can come out and discover this hidden jewel.
Travel tips adapted from Peoria (Arizona) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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