How far is Tempe, AZ from Ehrenberg, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.19 mi
02h 46m
Flight
151.27 mi
243.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.27 mi
Kilometers
243.44 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.19 mi
Kilometers
252.98 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM MST
Return by in Tempe
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tempe
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Tempe
78.5 mi
01h 23m
To Ehrenberg
78.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Apache Boulevard

    925 ft · 25 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Una Butte Avenue

    98 m · 11 sec · South Una Butte Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Butte Avenue

    77 m · 11 sec · South Butte Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    818 ft · 35 sec · East 12th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South McClintock Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South McClintock Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1593 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ehrenberg, Parker

    1408 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    56 m · 10 sec · Poston Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 59 sec · Frontage Road North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 4 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
125 mi · 79%
Papago Freeway
21 mi · 13%
Red Mountain Freeway
7.55 mi · 5%
South McClintock Drive
1.41 mi · 1%
I 10 West
1.01 mi · 1%
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 23m from Tempe
Leave By
12:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tempe and Sunny near Ehrenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Tempe and 78.7 miles from Ehrenberg.

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

The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.48 one way or $54.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Ehrenberg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Ehrenberg. Straight-line distance: 151.27 mi (243.44 km).

Tempe

#1 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Ehrenberg

#2 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe (-111.90931, 33.41477)
End: Ehrenberg (-114.52523, 33.60419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $27.48
Round trip
$54.96
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.48 $54.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.63 $59.25
Premium $5.57 $30.89 $61.78
Diesel $6.37 $35.33 $70.66

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 Tempe and Ehrenberg. The current time is 05:56:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.