Origin
Peoria, AZ
Night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Anthem, 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
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Peoria, AZ
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Anthem, AZ
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Trip Overview
Peoria, AZ to Anthem, AZ is 28.2 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, making it a simple hop between two Arizona locales. It’s a quick trip perfect for a day drive, and you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North 41st Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 91st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Anthem Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 12.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Anthem, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 91st Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 17
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto West Anthem Way
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Anthem Way
13
Turn slight left
291 ft
·
16 sec
14
Turn left onto North 41st Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 41st Drive
15
Turn left
78 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
241 ft
·
17 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 91st Avenue
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
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 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Anthem Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Anthem, AZ
Night in Anthem on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
MST
Current temp
59°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
29 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
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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on major freeways. You’ll primarily be on the Black Canyon Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway, and Grand Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 12.5 miles on the Black Canyon Freeway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. Expect a driving experience characterized by the efficiency of a freeway system, allowing for a steady and predictable trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and Agua Fria Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North 91st Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Peoria, AZ to Anthem, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting 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 36m. Total distance: 28.2 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Black Canyon 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 Anthem, 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 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anthem, 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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