Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
359.2 mi
578 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Beaver Dam, AZ
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This 359.2-mile journey from Peoria, AZ to Beaver Dam, AZ is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 7 hours and 7 minutes of driving time. Given its duration, it's well-suited as a single-day trip, though an early start is recommended to comfortably reach your destination. You'll primarily navigate the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Las Vegas Freeway, and Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway, with about 24% of the route being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is $72. This is a classic Desert Southwest road trip, traversing arid landscapes in both Arizona and Nevada.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.6 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 106.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| Las Vegas Freeway | 73.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | 66.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Grand Avenue | 29 mi | 40m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.5 mi | 21m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ.
Start on North 83rd Avenue
Turn left onto US 60
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Enter roundabout onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
Enter roundabout onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Enter roundabout onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Turn left onto US 93
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Take the exit onto US 93
Merge onto I 40; US 93
Take the exit onto US 93
Turn slight right onto US 93
Merge onto US 93
Continue on US 93
Continue on US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
Continue on US 93 BUS
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto NV 159
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; US 93
Continue on I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 91
Turn right
At end of road, turn left
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 7-hour, 359.2-mile drive, consider departing early to maximize daylight hours. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to stretch and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 106.7 miles on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, as services might be more spaced out in desert regions. The $72 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget. Since this is a single-day itinerary, you have flexibility in timing your breaks.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 79 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.6 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver Dam, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Peoria, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peoria, AZ
This is one driving day of about 359.2 miles and 7h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 179.6 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Wickenburg–Kingman Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 169.3 and 268.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn slight right onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$71.56 one way
$143.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $75.73 | $151.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $79.07 | $158.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.31 | $158.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.72 | $17.24 |
| Efficient EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.43 | $14.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.7 | 1 | $50.29 | $22.99 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
6:11 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Beaver Dam on Saturday
Local time
6:11 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a significant portion of this 359.2-mile route. While 24% of the journey is on highways, much of it involves navigating local roads and junctions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 106.7 miles on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and experiencing a varied driving pace, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The road's character will likely shift between faster highway sections and more engaged local driving as you progress.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 169.3 miles in near US 93.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 359.2 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 169.3 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.7 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.1 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peoria, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Lake Mead
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 7m. Total distance: 359.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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