If you are planning a quick getaway from Peoria to Gold Camp, you are looking at a straightforward 70.7-mile journey through the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate via a combination of US 60, the Phoenix–Globe Highway, and Grand Avenue to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, the transition is seamless and lacks the complexity of crossing major geographic boundaries. It is a manageable route that offers a practical balance for those who prefer to keep their travel time under two hours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 60
28.4 mi
33m
Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.8 mi
18m
Grand Avenue
9.3 mi
16m
Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi
10m
Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi
4m
North Queen Valley Road
3 mi
7m
North Queen Anne Drive
0.9 mi
3m
East Queen Valley Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 28.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Gold Camp, 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
8.8 mi·10 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 60
28 mi·32 min·US 60
Exit 154Toward US 60 East: Mesa, GlobeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
15 mi·18 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit onto North Queen Valley Road
3.0 mi·7 min·North Queen Valley Road
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto North Queen Anne Drive
0.9 mi·3 min·North Queen Anne Drive
13
Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·East Queen Valley Drive
14
Turn left onto North Jacque Drive
519 ft·17 sec·North Jacque Drive
15
Continue on East Diane Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·East Diane Drive
16
At end of road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive
0.2 mi·43 sec·North Sharon Drive
17
Turn right onto West Kirk Drive
187 ft·8 sec·West Kirk Drive
18
Arrive at destination
West Kirk Drive
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. Since you have no mandatory stops scheduled along the 70.7-mile path, feel free to depart whenever it best suits your personal itinerary. Be mindful that your fuel budget is estimated at $14, so topping off your tank before leaving Peoria ensures you won't have to worry about finding service stations along the way. Since the longest stretch is 28.4 miles on US 60, use that time to settle into a comfortable cruising speed before the drive transitions into the final segments of your journey. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic on the Phoenix–Globe Highway will help you maintain that projected 1 hour and 38 minute arrival time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.4 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gold Camp, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peoria, AZ
This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Peoria, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 28.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.6 — 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
8
22.9 mi into trip|~33m in|US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
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 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
6
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|North Queen Valley Road
Take the exit onto North Queen Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.08 one way
$28.17 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$14.91
$29.81
premium
$5.59
$15.56
$31.12
diesel
$5.61
$15.61
$31.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.2
0
$7.42
$3.39
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.19
$2.83
EV Truck/SUV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.52
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Peoria, AZ
Night
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:38 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gold Camp, AZ
Night
in Gold Camp on Saturday
Local time
9:38 PM
MST
Current temp
59°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
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
1h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 63.3
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$10
near mile 68.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending high-speed transit with local road navigation. Approximately 58% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the 70.7-mile distance. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.4 miles while traveling on US 60, allowing for a steady flow before the road character shifts. As you transition between the various segments of the Phoenix–Globe Highway and Grand Avenue, keep in mind that the driving environment changes from broader thoroughfares to more localized transit. It is a functional route that demands your attention as the road conditions fluctuate throughout the 1 hour and 38 minute duration.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 13 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.
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 Gold Camp, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 28.4 miles on US 60. 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 Gold Camp, 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 and Tonto 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 Gold Camp, AZ before heading back.
