How far is Parker, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Parker, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Tempe.
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Start on California Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road
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Take the ramp left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
2346 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard
18 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker and Tempe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parker and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker to Tempe?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Parker and 79.3 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker and Sunny near Tempe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 145.8 mi (234.64 km).
#1 Parker
Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,281 |
| Coordinates | 34.1500200, -114.2891200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.24 | $74.48 |
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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