Origin
Peridot, AZ
Late night in Peridot on Tuesday
Local time
1:56 AM
MST
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peridot, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
108.8 mi
175 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peridot, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
Peridot to Phoenix is 108.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 23 minutes via the Phoenix–Globe Highway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day drive primarily within Arizona's Desert Southwest region. You'll experience a mixed drive that transitions from more rural desert landscapes as you depart Peridot to more developed areas as you approach Phoenix. With only about 2 hours and 23 minutes of estimated driving time, this route is easily manageable within a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from Peridot, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 42.9 mi | 55m |
| Superstition Freeway | 27.1 mi | 31m |
| Globe-Lordsburg Highway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| East Ash Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Live Oak Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 42.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peridot, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on BIA 170
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Indian Route 170
2
Continue on BIA 170
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Indian Route 170
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
18 mi
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22 min
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Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4
Continue on US 70; AZ 77
2.3 mi
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4 min
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East Ash Street
5
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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South Hill Street
6
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft
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11 sec
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East Oak Street
7
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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North Broad Street
8
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Broad Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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US 60
10
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Live Oak Street
11
Continue on US 60
43 mi
·
55 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 60
Toward I 10 North
14
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 195B
Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
134 ft
·
2 sec
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East Maricopa Freeway
18
Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour 23-minute drive, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Phoenix with plenty of daylight to spare. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Peridot, as the longest stretch without a stop is 42.9 miles on the Phoenix–Globe Highway. While there are no designated stops in the data, it's always wise to take short breaks as needed, especially if you feel fatigued, to ensure a safe arrival in Phoenix.
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 54.4 miles from Peridot, AZ, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 16m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Peridot, 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 Peridot, AZ
This is one driving day of about 108.8 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Peridot, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Peridot, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 108.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Navigation decision point
5
99.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 North
8
104.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
8
106.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 195B
Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
6
108.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.67 one way
$43.35 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.95 | $47.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Phoenix, AZ
Late night in Phoenix on Tuesday
Local time
1:56 AM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Superior, AZ
54 mi in
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
3 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
2h 23m 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 108.8-mile journey offers a mixed drive experience, with 36% of the route utilizing highway segments. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 42.9 miles on the Phoenix–Globe Highway, providing a solid block of consistent driving. The road character evolves throughout the trip; expect to transition from the open feel of the Globe-Lordsburg Highway and Phoenix–Globe Highway to the more developed Superstition Freeway as you near Phoenix. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire duration, offering some variety.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
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 around 0.9 miles in near US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway.
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 10 significant decision points across 108.8 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: at 0.9 miles (US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 99.3 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104.8 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1868
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
- • Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
- • St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, 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 2h 23m. Total distance: 108.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. 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 Phoenix, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 99.3 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104.8 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Phoenix, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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