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Trip from Peoria, AZ to Sells, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

147 mi

237 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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 Sells, AZ, AZ

Sells, AZ

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Trip Overview

Peoria, AZ to Sells, AZ is 147 miles and takes about 3 hours 7 minutes via Indian Route 15, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, and North Tucson-Ajo Highway, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona and the Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll experience a mix of road types, so be prepared for some variation in the driving surface. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is easily manageable for a single day.

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

73.5 miles from Peoria, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indian Route 15 46.8 mi 1h 4m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 36.8 mi 37m
North Tucson-Ajo Highway 21.2 mi 24m
Maricopa Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
Grand Avenue 9.3 mi 16m
South Chuichu Road 5.4 mi 8m
Black Canyon Freeway 3.5 mi 4m
Phoenix Bypass Route 3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Indian Route 15 — 46.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Sells, 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

37 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 199 Toward I 8 West: San Diego Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 8

3.0 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 174 Toward Trekell Road
13

Turn left onto South Trekell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Trekell Road
14

Turn right onto West Hanna Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Hanna Street
15

Turn left onto South Chuichu Road

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
16

Continue on BIA 15

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Route 15
17

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 86

21 mi · 24 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway
18

Turn right onto BIA 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · San Miguel Road
19

Turn straight onto Main Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Road
20

Turn right

0.1 mi · 35 sec
21

Turn left

0.1 mi · 33 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to allow ample daylight for your travels. Since the total duration is under 3.5 hours, you have flexibility in your departure time. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 46.8-mile stretch on Indian Route 15, as services might be less frequent in some sections. The fuel cost is estimated at $29, so factor that into your budget.

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 73.5 miles from Peoria, AZ, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 32 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.5 miles or 1h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sells, 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 147 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Indian Route 15 for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

74 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

Guadalupe, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tempe, Arizona

Near the start, short detour

First break · 27min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Otro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16022660831

Visit website

Mimi's Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Glendale, Arizona

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16239794500

Visit website

Sacaton Rest Area

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Sacaton Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.9 mi from route

Pride Travel Center

0.9 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

1.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.2 mi from route

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Dorrance DOME

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Villago Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Casa Grande, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15204218600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.2 — 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
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 199 Toward I 8 West: San Diego

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.28 one way

$58.57 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $30.99 $61.98
premium $5.59 $32.36 $64.71
diesel $5.61 $32.46 $64.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.1 0 $15.43 $7.06
Efficient EV 36.8 0 $12.86 $5.88
EV Truck/SUV 58.8 0 $20.58 $9.41

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Peoria, AZ

Late night in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

3:59 AM

MST

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sells, AZ

Late night in Sells on Tuesday

Local time

3:59 AM

MST

Current temp

85°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 7m 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?

About 46% of this 147-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more rural surface roads as you progress. This route features a mixed highway and surface profile, so be ready for varying road conditions.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on Indian Route 15.

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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 147 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 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.

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 7m. Total distance: 147 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 8 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 Sells, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Sells, 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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