How far is Phoenix, AZ from LeChee, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to LeChee, AZ is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and LeChee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and LeChee.
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Start on West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street
853 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Adams Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Adams Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff
809 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
39.4 mi · 43 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
55.9 mi · 57 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
1850 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Hipkoe Drive
85 m · 7 sec · Hipkoe Drive
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West Winslow Industrial Spur
1.3 km · 2 min · West Winslow Industrial Spur
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Turn right onto Cooper Town Road
660 ft · 29 sec · Cooper Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and LeChee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near LeChee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to LeChee?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Phoenix and 100.2 miles from LeChee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near LeChee.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Sedona Dog Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Montezuma.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and LeChee. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.92 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LeChee
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 35.0322400, -110.7529100 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: LeChee (-110.75291, 35.03224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $35.00 | $70.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.74 | $75.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.35 | $78.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
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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