Origin
Snowflake, AZ
Late night in Snowflake on Tuesday
Local time
3:35 AM
MST
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snowflake, AZ to Penzance, 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
43m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snowflake, AZ
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Penzance, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Snowflake, AZ to Penzance, AZ is 34.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Show Low-Holbrook Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and Arizona State Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward trip between two points in Arizona. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these locations without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Show Low-Holbrook Highway | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Arizona State Highway 77 | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Hopi Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Holbrook-Springerville Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Navajo Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
— 24.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snowflake, AZ and Penzance, AZ.
1
Start on East 3rd Street North
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 3rd Street North
2
Turn right onto AZ 77
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
3
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona State Highway 77
4
Continue on AZ 77
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
5
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
6
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Navajo Boulevard
7
Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hopi Drive
8
Take the ramp onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
9
Merge onto I 40; US 180
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road
11
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Merge onto I 40; US 180
0.7 mi
·
39 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Arrive at destination
I 40; US 180
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway
Turn right onto AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway
Navigation decision point
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist / West Hopi Drive
Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist / West Hopi Drive
Navigation decision point
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.79 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Penzance, AZ
Late night in Penzance on Tuesday
Local time
3:35 AM
MST
Current temp
39°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
27 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
43m 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,' indicating a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous stretch. With only a 6% highway share, expect a more engaged journey on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is 24.7 miles along the Show Low-Holbrook Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before navigating more turns. The combination of the Purple Heart Trail and Arizona State Highway 77 suggests a varied landscape, likely involving more frequent adjustments to your steering and speed as you transition between different road types.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Show Low-Holbrook Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist / West Hopi Drive): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Snowflake, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1878
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 43m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Show Low-Holbrook Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist / West Hopi Drive): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petrified Forest National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penzance, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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