Origin
Peoria, AZ
Late night in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
180.1 mi
290 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
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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Golden Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Peoria, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ is 180.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 46 minutes via Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a drive that feels more local than a major interstate journey. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it a more engaging experience for those who prefer varied driving. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a casual day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 106.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| Grand Avenue | 29 mi | 40m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.5 mi | 21m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| West Beale Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Golden Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North 83rd Avenue
128 ft
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6 sec
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North 83rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
22 mi
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31 min
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Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft
·
3 sec
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
4
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Grand Avenue
5
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
6
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
7
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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Grand Avenue
8
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
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31 sec
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Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
9
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
10
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
11
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft
·
0 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft
·
4 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft
·
6 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft
·
4 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
23
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 93
Toward I 40 West
24
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
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21 min
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Purple Heart Trail
25
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
26
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft
·
7 sec
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US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
27
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 93
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
29
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on AZ 68
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
31
Turn right onto Verde Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Verde Road
32
Turn left onto West Chino Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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West Chino Drive
33
Turn left onto Santa Maria Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Santa Maria Road
34
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 46-minute duration, starting your journey in Peoria, AZ, after morning rush hour should allow ample time to reach Golden Valley, AZ, before sunset. While this route has only one recommended stop, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you might want to plan for more frequent, shorter breaks to stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 106.7-mile stretch on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, as services can be spaced out in this region. The estimated fuel cost of $36 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra.
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 90 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 40 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90 miles or 1h 58m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Golden Valley, 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 180.1 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 106.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 173 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn left onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
169.3 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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US 93
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
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
6
169.7 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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US 93
Turn slight right onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
5
169.7 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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US 93 / West Beale Street
Merge onto US 93 / West Beale Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
173 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.88 one way
$71.76 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $37.97 | $75.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $39.64 | $79.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.76 | $79.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.64 |
| Efficient EV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72 | 0 | $25.21 | $11.53 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Golden Valley, AZ
Late night in Golden Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
MST
Current temp
77°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
11 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
3h 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous changes in direction rather than a consistent, straight path. With a highway share of 100%, you'll be on established roads for the entire 180.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 106.7 miles along the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, providing a solid period of consistent travel before the more localized sections begin. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention due to the frequent adjustments.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.7 mi on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 180.1 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: near the start (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Golden Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
169.3 mi in
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~3h 28m
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via US 93
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
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 3h 46m. Total distance: 180.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.7 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman 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 Golden Valley, 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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Golden Valley, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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