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Trip from Pine, AZ to Peoria, 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

2h 29m

Distance

116.3 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pine, AZ, AZ

Pine, AZ

Sebastian Luna

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Peoria, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 116.3-mile drive from Pine, AZ to Peoria, AZ takes about 2 hours and 29 minutes, making it a perfect single-day road trip. You'll travel through the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, experiencing a mix of local roads and some highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this route is budget-friendly for a day excursion. The main roads you'll be on include the South Beeline Highway, Red Mountain Freeway, and Grand Avenue. Given the relatively short duration and distance, you won't need to split this into an overnight journey, offering flexibility in your departure time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.2 miles from Pine, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Beeline Highway 73.1 mi 1h 26m
Red Mountain Freeway 12 mi 13m
Grand Avenue 11.1 mi 19m
Payson-Winslow Highway 10.2 mi 14m
Arizona State Highway 87 2.6 mi 3m
Papago Freeway 2.3 mi 2m
North Beeline Highway 1.9 mi 3m
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Beeline Highway — 73.1 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine, AZ and Peoria, AZ.

1

Start on 428

138 ft · 5 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
2

Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 260

10 mi · 14 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
3

Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260

2.6 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 87
4

Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Beeline Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260

122 ft · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
6

Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
7

Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260

147 ft · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
8

Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
9

Continue on AZ 87

73 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on AZ 87

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Country Club Drive
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
12

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

12 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 West Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
16

Continue on I 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 143C Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 19th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

11 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
20

Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

51 ft · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on West Jefferson Street

66 ft · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
22

Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue
23

Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

77 ft · 2 sec · North 83rd Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

North 83rd Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this drive is only 116.3 miles and takes just under 2.5 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps avoiding the hottest part of the day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into the longer 73.1-mile stretch on the South Beeline Highway, as stops might be less frequent. With a manageable fuel cost of around $23, planning for one or two brief breaks should be sufficient without feeling rushed. Consider leaving Pine, AZ in the morning to enjoy cooler temperatures and arrive in Peoria, AZ with plenty of daylight.

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 58.2 miles from Pine, AZ, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.2 miles or 1h 13m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pine, 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 Pine, AZ

This is one driving day of about 116.3 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Pine, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Beeline Highway for about 73.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, AZ

58 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

Payson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apache Junction, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Pine, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Beeline Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.

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.

Riverview Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14806442352

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14808373966

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Tyrannostorus

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14805974467

Visit website

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 12.9 and 104.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
12.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway

Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
100.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 West
8
104.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

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 143C Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
6
104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | North 19th Avenue

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.17 one way

$46.34 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $24.52 $49.04
premium $5.59 $25.60 $51.20
diesel $5.61 $25.68 $51.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58
Efficient EV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65
EV Truck/SUV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Pine, AZ

Late night in Pine on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

MST

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, AZ

Late night in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

MST

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Payson, AZ

58 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

20 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 29m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 116.3-mile journey. Only about 15% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating more surface streets and varied speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.1 miles on the South Beeline Highway, offering a more consistent pace before transitioning to more urban driving. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to traffic signals and local road conditions, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.1 mi on South Beeline Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in near AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116.3 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: at 12.9 miles (AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 2h 29m. Total distance: 116.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.1 miles on South Beeline 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 Peoria, 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 12.9 miles (AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, 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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