Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Citrus Park, AZ
Cosmin Gavris
Peoria, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is 14.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via West Northern Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, making it a quick and easy transit between two points in Arizona. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances freeway speeds with more local road conditions. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning needed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Northern Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Northern Avenue | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Peoria Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Sarival Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Citrus Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Citrus Park, AZ.
Start on North 83rd Avenue
Turn left onto US 60
Turn left onto West Peoria Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
Continue on West Northern Parkway
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
Turn left onto North Citrus Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Peoria Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward AZ 101 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Northern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Sarival Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
1:54 AM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:52AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Late night in Citrus Park on Tuesday
Local time
1:54 AM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:52AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a 43% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster freeway travel and surface street navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 4.9 miles on West Northern Parkway, providing a good segment of consistent cruising. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating that the character of the road will change throughout the 24-minute journey. You’ll likely transition from more open roadways to potentially busier local streets as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Peoria Avenue.
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 14.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (West Peoria Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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.
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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