Spanning 205.3 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Dolan Springs to Peoria takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. You should budget about $41 for fuel to complete the trip, which is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via Pierce Ferry Road, the Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway, and West Beale Street. Because this route stays within the same region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your trek. It is a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight stay, making it an efficient way to connect these two Arizona locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.5 miles from Dolan Springs, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
91.1 mi
1h 46m
Grand Avenue
28.3 mi
40m
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
27.3 mi
31m
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi
22m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16.3 mi
24m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
10m
Pierce Ferry Road
6.1 mi
9m
West Beale Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dolan Springs, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
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Start on Tom White Drive
351 ft·16 sec·Tom White Drive
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Turn right onto CR 25
6.1 mi·9 min·Pierce Ferry Road
3
Turn left onto US 93
27 mi·31 min·Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on US 93
2.0 mi·3 min·West Beale Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 93
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, PhoenixUse the left lane.
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Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi·22 min·Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi·1 hr 46 min·US 93
Exit 71Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, PhoenixUse the left lane.
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Merge onto US 93
11 mi·12 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft·5 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Continue on US 93
104 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft·8 sec·East Wickenburg Way
19
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
20
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
21
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi·5 min·Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
23
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
22 mi·32 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
229 ft·37 sec·North 83rd Avenue
26
Continue on North 83rd Avenue
77 ft·2 sec·North 83rd Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Trip Plan
Since you have a 3-hour and 35-minute drive ahead, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the local roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of the path, try to depart early in the day to ensure you reach Peoria with plenty of daylight for maneuvering. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Dolan Springs, as the $41 estimate may fluctuate depending on current local prices. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs and reset, as the technical road segments can be more fatiguing than high-speed highway travel. Stay flexible with your timing, as the local road navigation may take slightly longer than anticipated depending on traffic flow.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.5 miles from Dolan Springs, AZ, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dolan Springs, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dolan Springs, AZ
This is one driving day of about 205.1 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Dolan Springs, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 183 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.2 mi into trip|~9m in|US 93 / Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Turn left onto US 93 / Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Navigation decision point
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35.4 mi into trip|~44m in|US 93
Turn left onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
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57.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
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159.6 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
183 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.86 one way
$81.72 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$43.24
$86.48
premium
$5.59
$45.15
$90.29
diesel
$5.61
$45.28
$90.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.5
0
$21.54
$9.84
Efficient EV
51.3
0
$17.95
$8.20
EV Truck/SUV
82
1
$28.71
$13.13
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dolan Springs, AZ
Evening
in Dolan Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
MST
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Evening
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Vis...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention and steady handling. Because the profile is technical, the pace is dictated by the road layout rather than high-speed cruising. Be prepared for a winding experience that contrasts sharply with the straight lines of major freeways. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through every turn.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 6.2 miles in near US 93 / Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 205.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 93 / Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (US 93): 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.
On the drive from Dolan Springs, AZ to Peoria, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 205.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on US 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 93 / Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lake Mead National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Peoria, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
