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Trip from Peoria, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

47.3 mi

76 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Peoria, AZ

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Downtown Casa Blanca, AZ, AZ

Casa Blanca, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This 47.3-mile drive from Peoria, AZ, to Casa Blanca, AZ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Desert Southwest. The journey primarily utilizes the Maricopa Freeway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, and Grand Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a relatively short distance, you won't need to split this into an overnight journey, giving you flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This route is best suited for those looking for a practical and efficient connection between these two Arizona locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maricopa Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 14 mi 14m
Grand Avenue 9.3 mi 16m
Black Canyon Freeway 3.5 mi 4m
West Casa Blanca Road 2.4 mi 4m
US 60 0.5 mi 1m
North Black Canyon Highway 0.3 mi <1m
West Wren Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maricopa Freeway — 16.3 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Casa Blanca, AZ.

1

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

14 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 175 Toward AZ 587 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on BIA 1

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Casa Blanca Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto North Preschool Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Preschool Road
13

Turn left onto West Wren Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · West Wren Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Wren Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phoenix, AZ

24 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tempe Junction, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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
7
44.3 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward AZ 587 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 175 Toward AZ 587 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.17 one way

$18.34 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $9.69 $19.37
premium $5.44 $10.12 $20.25
diesel $5.60 $10.43 $20.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
EV Truck/SUV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Aug 14, 2026

Origin

Peoria, AZ

Late night in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

3:10 AM

MST

Current temp

82°F

Partly Cloudy

ESE 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 14 at 12:13AM MST until August 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 14 at 12:13AM MST until August 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Destination

Casa Blanca, AZ

Late night in Casa Blanca on Saturday

Local time

3:10 AM

MST

Current temp

78°F

Partly Cloudy

ESE 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 14 at 12:13AM MST until August 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 14 at 12:13AM MST until August 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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

4 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

1h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 16.3-mile stretch on the Maricopa Freeway, which is the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. As you progress, the route transitions from freeway driving to more of a highway feel along the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and Grand Avenue. Expect a blend of faster-paced travel interspersed with sections that might feel more like main thoroughfares through populated areas. It's not an overly complex drive, but be prepared for the change in road character.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Maricopa Freeway.

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 9 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 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 47.3 miles you will encounter 9 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

Mostly flat terrain

1,245 ft 1,081 ft

Total Climb

233 ft

Total Descent

177 ft

Highest Point

1,245 ft

~27 mi in

Elevation Range

163 ft

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Central School — school building in Peoria, Arizona

Arriving in Casa Blanca, AZ

Full guide →

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 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Maricopa Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Casa Blanca, 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 (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 — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Casa Blanca, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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