Peoria, AZ to Bisbee, AZ is 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 18m via Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Desert Southwest region, traversing Arizona for its entirety. The route offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway stretches with surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Consider this drive if you're looking for a direct path through the Arizona landscape without extensive detours.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.5 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi
55m
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi
43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi
38m
State Route 90
16.5 mi
19m
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi
18m
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
13.3 mi
16m
Grand Avenue
9.3 mi
16m
Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Bisbee, AZ.
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Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft·8 sec·North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 60
9.3 mi·16 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 60
0.5 mi·1 min·US 60
Toward 27th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Thomas Road
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi·28 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 17 South
7
Merge onto I 17; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17; US 60
16 mi·18 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
38 mi·38 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
55 mi·55 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
6.1 mi·6 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 10
41 mi·43 min·Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 302Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
14
Turn right onto AZ 90
1.2 mi·1 min·South State Highway 90
15
Continue on AZ 90
9.1 mi·10 min·Huachuca Boulevard
16
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi·14 min·State Route 90
17
Continue on AZ 90
2.2 mi·3 min·North Huachuca Boulevard
18
Continue on AZ 90
3.0 mi·3 min·State Route 90
19
Turn left onto AZ 90
4.4 mi·6 min·State Route 90 Bypass
20
Turn left onto AZ 90
1.5 mi·2 min·Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on AZ 90
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 90
22
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi·14 min·Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
23
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist
6.9 mi·9 min·AZ 80; US 80 Hist
24
Take the exit
290 ft·9 sec
25
Turn right
158 ft·4 sec
26
Keep slight right at fork
117 ft·3 sec
27
Continue on US 80 Hist
0.5 mi·1 min·Tombstone Canyon Road
28
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
47 ft·4 sec·Moon Canyon
29
Turn right
86 ft·6 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving Peoria in the morning will give you ample time to reach Bisbee comfortably within daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is 54.6 miles. Given the manageable duration, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, but an earlier start allows for a more relaxed arrival in Bisbee. The fuel cost estimate of $46 is a helpful budget point for planning.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.5 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 50 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.5 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bisbee, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Peoria, 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 Peoria, AZ
This is one driving day of about 225.1 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Peoria, 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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 170.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip|~17m in|US 60 / West Thomas Road
Turn left onto US 60 / West Thomas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
10.1 mi into trip|~18m in|US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Turn right onto US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 17 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 17 South
6
170.2 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.22 one way
$82.44 round trip
$4.65/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.00
$44.35
$88.69
premium
$5.34
$47.32
$94.65
diesel
$6.37
$56.49
$112.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.64
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.70
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.51
$14.41
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Peoria, AZ
Late night
in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
MST
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
ENE 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:59AM MST until October 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:59AM MST until October 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Destination
Bisbee, AZ
Late night
in Bisbee on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
MST
Current temp
46°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
23 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
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saguaro National Park
National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$25
near mile 139.7
Danger: Loop Drive closed in Tucson Mountain District due to storms.
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 62.1
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 201.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves a significant portion on highways, with 31% of the drive on them. You'll encounter the longest continuous highway segment for 54.6 miles on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Beyond the highway sections, expect more varied surface road driving. The transition between highway and surface roads will be a noticeable change in driving pace.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 225.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,524 ft1,094 ft
Total Climb
4,808 ft
Total Descent
424 ft
Highest Point
5,524 ft
~225.1 mi in
Elevation Range
4,431 ft
Notable High Points
4,566 ft at ~176.8 miles+288 ft prominence
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 Bisbee, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
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
Bisbee is a town in Southeast Arizona, and the county seat for Cochise County. This former mining town has reinvented itself as an artist community, and it now attracts tourists for its vibrant cultural scene and well-preserved architecture. Notable are its many Victorian-era houses built into the hillsides, some of which can only be accessed by foot.
Top landmarks
•Evergreen Cemetery — cemetery in Bisbee, Arizona, United States
•Walter Douglas House — house in Bisbee, Arizona
•Muheim House — historic house in Bisbee, Arizona, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 225.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Bisbee, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Coronado National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Bisbee, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
