Show Low, AZ Road Trips
Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Show Low, AZ is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 54-mile quick runs to 351-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Show Low, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
351.4 mi
Yuma, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 10m
Penzance, AZ
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Driving from Show Low, AZ
Expect an average of 219 miles and about 4h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Show Low, AZ. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 351 miles (6h 50m), while the shortest is just 54 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Show Low, AZ include Yuma, AZ (351.4 mi, 6h 50m), Lake Havasu City, AZ (343.5 mi, 6h 6m), Buckeye, AZ (210.6 mi, 4h 21m), Flagstaff, AZ (137.4 mi, 2h 34m), and Penzance, AZ (54.2 mi, 1h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.53 per gallon. For the typical 219-mile trip from Show Low, AZ, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Show Low, AZ and 1 routes heading into Show Low, AZ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 54 to 351 miles.
The longest mapped route from Show Low, AZ covers 351 miles and takes approximately 6h 50m. Shorter options start at just 54 miles.
The average route from Show Low, AZ runs about 219 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.53/gallon for regular), the average 219-mile trip from Show Low, AZ costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Show Low, AZ include Yuma, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Buckeye, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Show Low, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,913
Median Income
$63,376
Median Home Value
$275,000
Median Age
44.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Show Low, AZ at a Glance
Founded
1870
Elevation
20,817 ft
Area
41 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q936839), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Show Low, AZ
Show Low is a town in Eastern Arizona.
The town is named after a poker game between two early settlers of the region. At the end of the game, one settler told the other "if you can show low, you win." The other settler turned the 2 of clubs, won the game and a ranch, and the town was eventually named Show Low. The main street, Deuce of Clubs, is also named after this poker game.
1 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW IATA), 3150 Airport Loop Rd (Take Airport Rd. just west of where AZ-77 splits from US-60.), ☏ +1 928 532-4190. Contour Airlines provides twice-daily service from Phoenix. General aviation services are also available. (updated Nov 2025) U.S. Route 60 is the most direct connection to Greater Phoenix. Travelers from Albuquerque are more likely to take Interstate 40, but could drive down to Socorro on Interstate 25. Arizona State Route 77 runs concurrently with US-60 to the west, but connects Show Low with I-40 at Holbrook to the north. Arizona State Route 260 connects Show Low with Payson, the Mogollon Rim, and Interstate 17. It also provides an alternative route to Phoenix via State Route 87.
Travel tips adapted from Show Low 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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