Origin
Litchfield, AZ
Morning in Litchfield on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield, 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
25m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Peoria, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.5-mile drive from Litchfield, AZ to Peoria, AZ takes about 25 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 69% of the route being on main roads like the Agua Fria Freeway and Papago Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $3, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this drive, and you'll be traveling within the Desert Southwest region the entire time. This route is ideal for a quick connection between these two Arizona locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria Freeway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Papago Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Litchfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Peoria Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 85th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Agua Fria Freeway
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Litchfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Litchfield Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 133B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 10
Toward Peoria Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Peoria Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto North 85th Avenue
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 85th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Washington Street
11
Turn left onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Peoria Avenue
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Peoria Avenue
Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
7:17 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 highway-focused drive for this short excursion. You'll be on the road for only 25 minutes, but you'll experience 7.9 miles of uninterrupted travel on the Agua Fria Freeway, which is the longest continuous stretch. The route incorporates major freeways, suggesting a consistent speed and an efficient journey. With 69% of the drive on main highways, it offers a predictable and smooth driving experience, primarily characterized by urban and suburban freeway travel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Agua Fria Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Agua Fria Freeway and Papago Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Top landmarks
- • Central School — school building in Peoria, Arizona
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 25m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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