How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Williams, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Williams, AZ is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Williams.
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Start on West 13th Street
1342 ft · 55 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Road
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Continue on West Broadway Road
904 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 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 right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2345 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
14.8 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, US 66: Williams, Grand Canyon
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · West Route 66
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Continue on West Bill Williams Avenue
2594 ft · 43 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Williams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Tempe Junction and Sunny near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Williams?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Mayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Tempe Junction and 84.7 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.66 one way or $59.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Mayer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casa Perez Mexican Restaurant
Hassayampa Inn
Fort Whipple
Dewey-Humboldt Public Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayer.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Williams. Straight-line distance: 127.59 mi (205.33 km).
#1 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 35.2494600, -112.1910000 |
| Altitude | 2063 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-112.191, 35.24946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $29.66 | $59.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
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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