Origin
Coolidge, AZ
Night in Coolidge on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coolidge, 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
1h 28m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coolidge, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Trip Overview
This approximately 70-mile drive from Coolidge to Peoria, Arizona, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 28 minutes to complete. You'll be covering ground primarily on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and the Maricopa Freeway, with a portion on Grand Avenue. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14, making it an economical option for a quick transfer within the Desert Southwest region. This route offers a mixed driving experience and is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Grand Avenue | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Papago Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Arizona Boulevard
3
Turn left onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
4
Turn left onto AZ 387
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
520 ft
·
10 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
7
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
12
Continue on I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 19th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on West Jefferson Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
18
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 82nd Avenue
19
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Coolidge, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
6
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
North 19th Avenue
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.85 one way
$27.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
32 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
1h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience that's a blend of highway and more urban-feeling roads, with 45% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles along the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from the more open feel of the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway onto the Maricopa Freeway and eventually Grand Avenue, which can feel more like navigating through developed areas. This mixed profile means you'll experience varying speed limits and traffic patterns throughout the 69.5 miles.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 51.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. 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 16 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 51.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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