How far is Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinetop-Lakeside and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinetop-Lakeside and Tempe.
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Start on West Summer Haven Lane
146 m · 26 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
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Continue on West Summer Haven Lane
906 ft · 45 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
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Turn left onto West White Mountain Boulevard
5.7 mi · 11 min · West White Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on South White Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South White Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East Woolford
894 ft · 25 sec · East Woolford
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Continue on South Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Whipple Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Whipple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Deuce of Clubs
2934 ft · 1 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
1762 ft · 23 sec · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard
2198 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto South Price Road
92 m · 8 sec · South Price Road
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Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Road
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2572 ft · 57 sec · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
42 m · 10 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 Pinetop-Lakeside 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.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 36m
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 Pinetop-Lakeside and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinetop-Lakeside to Tempe?
The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Pinetop-Lakeside and 92.5 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 10:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinetop-Lakeside and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
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 Globe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinetop-Lakeside and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 122.7 mi (197.47 km).
#1 Pinetop-Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 4,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425400, -109.9603800 |
| Altitude | 2071 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
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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