How far is Phoenix, AZ from Window Rock, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Window Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Window Rock.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
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Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Take the exit right
3058 ft · 1 min
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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 BIA 12 North: Window Rock
1172 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
23.7 mi · 34 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
2908 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Window Rock Boulevard
1331 ft · 27 sec · Window Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 100
2168 ft · 51 sec · Navajo Route 100
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Turn sharp left onto Morgan Boulevard
136 m · 22 sec · Morgan Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
1210 ft · 56 sec · Tribal Hill Drive
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and Window Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 01h 10m
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 Window Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Window Rock?
The road trip is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Phoenix and 142.4 miles from Window Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 5:24 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.76 one way or $99.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Phoenix and Window Rock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near Window Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Cibecue
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 Cibecue.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Window Rock. Straight-line distance: 230.93 mi (371.65 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 Window Rock
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 35.6805700, -109.0525900 |
| Altitude | 2100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Window Rock (-109.05259, 35.68057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $49.76 | $99.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.65 | $107.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.98 | $127.96 |
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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