Origin
Paradise Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Paradise Valley on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise Valley, 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
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise Valley, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Trip Overview
Navigating from Paradise Valley to Peoria is a quick 20-mile trip that typically takes around 36 minutes. Because of the modest distance, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize local roads like East Glendale Avenue, supplemented by sections of the North Black Canyon Highway and I-17 North. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is an economical route to traverse within the Desert Southwest. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this drive is straightforward and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Drive | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| West Northern Avenue | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| East Glendale Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Grand Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 82nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lincoln Drive
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on East Lincoln Drive
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East Lincoln Drive
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on East Glendale Avenue
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Glendale Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
467 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
Merge onto I 17
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Black Canyon Freeway
6
Take the exit
507 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 206
Toward Northern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
8
Turn slight left
451 ft
·
20 sec
9
Turn straight onto West Northern Avenue
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Northern Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on West Jefferson Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
13
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 82nd Avenue
14
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Lincoln Drive
Depart onto East Lincoln Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Northern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 206
Toward Northern Avenue
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North 83rd Avenue
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
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 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share in terms of long-distance cruising. You will spend your time navigating through urban and suburban streets, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments. The transition between Paradise Valley and Peoria feels like a standard metropolitan connection, moving you across the desert landscape via surface streets rather than open-road highway miles.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on East Lincoln Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Lincoln Drive.
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 19.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (East Lincoln Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): 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 36m. Total distance: 19.1 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on East Lincoln Drive. 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: near the start (East Lincoln Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): 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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