How far is Springerville, AZ from Tempe, AZ?

The driving distance from Springerville, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.07 mi
03h 44m
Flight
158.51 mi
255.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.51 mi
Kilometers
255.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.07 mi
Kilometers
347.73 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM MST
Return by in Springerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springerville
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Tempe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springerville
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cibecue
AZ

Census designated place

From Springerville
105 mi
01h 52m
To Tempe
111.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springerville and Tempe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springerville and Tempe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    43.7 mi · 51 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Deuce of Clubs

    4.7 mi · 9 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  4. 4

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  11. 11

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    1762 ft · 23 sec · Price Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard

    2198 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Price Road

    92 m · 8 sec · South Price Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Broadway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    2572 ft · 57 sec · South McClintock Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard

    42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springerville and Tempe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 39%
Main Street
43.7 mi · 20%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 20%
Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 10%
East Deuce of Clubs
4.67 mi · 2%
US 60
3.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
158.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cibecue
01h 52m from Springerville
Leave By
9:30 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springerville and Sunny near Tempe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springerville to Tempe?

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 105 miles from Springerville and 111.1 miles from Tempe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 9:30 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springerville and Sunny near Tempe.

Stop Ideas Near Cibecue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cibecue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cibecue.

RAIL

Winslow

110 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springerville and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 158.51 mi (255.09 km).

Springerville

#1 Springerville

Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population1,985
Coordinates34.1335500, -109.2883400
Altitude2125
CountryUnited States
Tempe

#2 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-109.287206, 34.134417)
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $37.73
Round trip
$75.45
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $37.73 $75.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $40.68 $81.35
Premium $5.57 $42.41 $84.83
Diesel $6.37 $48.51 $97.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springerville and Tempe. The current time is 22:04:36.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.