How far is Phoenix, AZ from White Mountain Lake, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to White Mountain Lake, AZ is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and White Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and White Mountain Lake.
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Start on West Washington Street
2602 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tucson
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2431 ft · 32 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
12.5 mi · 15 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
18.8 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North
87 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto Pulp Mill Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pulp Mill Road
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Continue on West Papermill Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Papermill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
650 ft · 22 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Turn left onto East Cattle Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cattle Lane
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Turn right onto 700 Street East
1969 ft · 39 sec · 700 Street East
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Continue on Love Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Love Lake Road
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Turn straight onto Love Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Love Lake Road
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Turn straight onto Bourden Ranch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bourden Ranch Road
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Continue on Bourdon Ranch Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bourdon Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.8 mi · 7 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Navajo Drive
2626 ft · 2 min · Navajo Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and White Mountain Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 White Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to White Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Phoenix and 93.1 miles from White Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near White Mountain Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and White Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 134.33 mi (216.18 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 White Mountain Lake
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 6,119 feet, this census-designated place lies within the high desert transition zone of eastern Arizona's White Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3486500, -109.9978900 |
| Altitude | 1865 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Mountain Lake (-109.99789, 34.34865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $41.14 | $82.29 |
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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