Origin
Anthem, AZ
Late night in Anthem on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthem, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthem, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Trip Overview
This quick 28.1-mile drive from Anthem, AZ to Peoria, AZ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 36 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Agua Fria Freeway and Black Canyon Freeway, with 74% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $6, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a quick commute within the Desert Southwest region. No overnight stays are necessary for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria Freeway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 41st Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 91st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Anthem Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Agua Fria Freeway
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthem, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on this road
241 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
78 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto North 41st Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 41st Drive
4
Turn right onto West Anthem Way
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Anthem Way
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 17 South: Phoenix
6
Merge onto I 17
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 214C
Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on North 91st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North 91st Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 60
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
229 ft
·
37 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
15
Continue on North 83rd Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Anthem Way
Turn right onto West Anthem Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 17 / North Black Canyon Highway
Merge onto I 17 / North Black Canyon Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 214C
Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 101 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop West
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
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
Peoria, AZ
Late night in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
MST
Current temp
88°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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 28.1-mile journey. The bulk of your travel will be on the Agua Fria Freeway and Black Canyon Freeway, contributing to a 74% highway share. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 10.4 miles on the Agua Fria Freeway. This route offers a consistent driving rhythm, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The character remains largely consistent, maintaining a highway feel throughout.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Agua Fria Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Agua Fria Freeway and Black Canyon Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West Anthem Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Anthem Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 17 / North Black Canyon Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anthem, AZ to Peoria, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Surprise along the way.
Surprise
25.7 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Peoria, AZ
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Agua Fria Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Peoria, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Anthem Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 17 / North Black Canyon Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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