Origin
Peoria, AZ
Morning in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
MST
Current temp
100°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Sun Lakes, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ covers 39.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maricopa Freeway, Grand Avenue, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Maricopa Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Grand Avenue | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West Riggs Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| US 60 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Dobson Road | 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 Sun Lakes, 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
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 167
Toward Riggs Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Riggs Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Riggs Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto South Dobson Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Dobson Road
13
Turn left onto East Palomino Place
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Palomino Place
14
Turn right onto South Pinewood Drive
323 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Pinewood Drive
15
Continue on East Foster Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Foster Avenue
16
Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Glenburn Drive
17
Turn right onto East Bud Court
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Bud Court
18
Arrive at destination
East Bud Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.9 — 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
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Riggs Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 167
Toward Riggs Road
6
35.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West Riggs Road
Turn left onto West Riggs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.23 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| premium | $5.44 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Sun Lakes, AZ
Morning in Sun Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
MST
Current temp
99°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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?
39.3 mi in 54m — 52% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maricopa Freeway.
52% 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: 16.3 mi on Maricopa Freeway.
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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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
1,283 ft
1,065 ft
Total Climb
269 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
1,283 ft
~25.3 mi in
Elevation Range
218 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 Sun Lakes, 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 54m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Sun Lakes, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sun Lakes, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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