How far is Lukachukai, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Lukachukai, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lukachukai and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lukachukai and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
85 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 133
1767 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Route 133
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Continue on Navajo Route 13
2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 13
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
41.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Navajo Route 12
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Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 12
11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
23.6 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12
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Take the ramp right
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
1930 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Turn right onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
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Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
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Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260
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Continue on Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
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Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
2377 ft · 48 sec · North Country Club Drive
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Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1930 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Scottsdale Road, Rural Road
1783 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona State University-Tempe
122 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Scottsdale Road
2543 ft · 1 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Continue on South Rural Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Rural Road
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Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
1655 ft · 58 sec · East 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lukachukai and Tempe Junction.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Beeline Highway
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lukachukai and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lukachukai to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Lukachukai and 200.5 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.41 one way or $128.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lukachukai and Tempe Junction, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lukachukai and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Holbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lukachukai and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 258.24 mi (415.59 km).
#1 Lukachukai
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 36.4169500, -109.2287100 |
| Altitude | 1993 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $64.41 | $128.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $69.45 | $138.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $72.41 | $144.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $82.82 | $165.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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