Origin
Wickenburg, AZ
Night in Wickenburg on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
MST
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wickenburg, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wickenburg, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 40.3-mile drive from Wickenburg, AZ, to Peoria, AZ, is a straightforward, local road experience that should take about 56 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it offers a more grounded perspective on the Desert Southwest region. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a simple, direct journey perfect for getting from point A to point B without the complexities of major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 28.3 mi | 40m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North 83rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Tegner Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 28.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
1
Start on South Tegner Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tegner Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
3
Enter roundabout onto US 60
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
4
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
5
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
6
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
8
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
229 ft
·
37 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
11
Continue on North 83rd Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 83rd Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Wickenburg, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.3 — 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
|
US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Turn right onto US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Enter roundabout onto US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
40.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
North 83rd Avenue
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
40.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
North 83rd Avenue
Continue onto North 83rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
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
Peoria, AZ
Night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
6 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
56m 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 on this route, characterized by its 0% highway share. The roads you'll primarily use include Grand Avenue, Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway, and East Wickenburg Way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.3 miles on Grand Avenue, offering a continuous segment before navigating local turns. This drive feels like a series of connected local roads rather than a high-speed transit, demanding your attention with frequent changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Grand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / East Wickenburg Way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Wickenburg, AZ
Full guide →Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.
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.
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 56m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Grand Avenue. 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 (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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