Connecting the riverside charm of Parker to the suburban landscape of Peoria, this 152.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Desert Southwest. Expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate via the Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, North Central Boulevard, and East Main Street to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it is an affordable excursion for those looking to traverse the Arizona landscape. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays unless you prefer a leisurely pace. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that moves you efficiently between these two regional hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Parker, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
104.7 mi
1h 45m
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi
35m
Papago Freeway
8.1 mi
9m
Agua Fria Freeway
7.9 mi
9m
North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi
3m
East Main Street
1 mi
2m
West Peoria Avenue
1 mi
2m
California Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 104.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
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Start on AZ 95
0.8 mi·1 min·California Avenue
2
Continue on AZ 95
11 mi·13 min·Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
3
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi·22 min·Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
4
Continue on AZ 95
3.1 mi·3 min·North Central Boulevard
5
Turn left onto I 10 BUS
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.2 mi·22 sec·Riggles Road
7
Take the ramp onto I 10 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·I 10 Business
8
Merge onto I 10
105 mi·1 hr 45 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
8.1 mi·9 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 133BUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
7.9 mi·9 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 10Toward Peoria AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·West Peoria Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North 85th Avenue
193 ft·10 sec·North 85th Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·West Washington Street
16
Turn left onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft·2 sec·North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 35-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and manage the total 152.5-mile trek comfortably. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. Given the turn-heavy nature of this specific route, avoid rushing; taking your time allows you to navigate the local road transitions safely. A great way to approach this drive is to treat it as a single-day journey, allowing you to arrive in Peoria feeling refreshed rather than fatigued by long, repetitive stretches.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.9 miles from Parker, AZ, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Parker, 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 Parker, AZ
This is one driving day of about 159.9 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Parker, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 104.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 159.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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36.5 mi into trip|~44m in|I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
149.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
158.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
158.6 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|West Peoria Avenue
Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
159.6 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|West Washington Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.85 one way
$63.71 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.71
$67.42
premium
$5.59
$35.20
$70.39
diesel
$5.61
$35.30
$70.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48
0
$16.79
$7.68
Efficient EV
40
0
$13.99
$6.40
EV Truck/SUV
64
0
$22.39
$10.23
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Parker, AZ
Night
in Parker on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
MST
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Night
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
33 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
2h 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate local roads for the entirety of the 152.5-mile distance. You will find that the personality of the road shifts as you transition from the rural stretches near Parker into the more structured grid of the Peoria area. Because this path relies entirely on local infrastructure, the drive feels more intimate and varied than a typical high-speed transit route. Stay alert, as the winding nature of the local roads provides a different sensory experience than a standard highway cruise.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.7 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in near I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 104.7 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.3 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.
