How far is Penzance, AZ from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
The driving distance from Penzance, AZ to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penzance and Pinetop-Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penzance and Pinetop-Lakeside.
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Start on Purple Heart Trail
3.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low
2141 ft · 53 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Turn right onto West Hopi Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive
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Turn right onto Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 13 sec · 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
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on North Penrod Road
9.7 mi · 15 min · North Penrod Road
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Continue on Porter Mountain Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Porter Mountain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Porter Mountain Road
25 m · 2 sec · Porter Mountain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Porter Mountain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Porter Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West White Mountain Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · West White Mountain Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Summer Haven Lane
906 ft · 42 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
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Continue on West Summer Haven Lane
146 m · 21 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penzance and Pinetop-Lakeside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Penzance and Sunny near Pinetop-Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penzance to Pinetop-Lakeside?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Snowflake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Penzance and 33.1 miles from Pinetop-Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.14 one way or $22.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penzance and Sunny near Pinetop-Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Snowflake
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 Snowflake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penzance and Pinetop-Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (89 km).
#1 Penzance
Penzance is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9053000, -110.2548500 |
| Altitude | 1543 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinetop-Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 4,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425400, -109.9603800 |
| Altitude | 2071 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Summer Haven Lane (-109.960383, 34.142814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.32 | $28.65 |
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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