How far is Tempe, AZ from Joseph City, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Joseph City, AZ is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Joseph City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Joseph City.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Continue on East Apache Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Price Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Price Road
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Continue on AZ 101 Loop North
1893 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road
2600 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto North Beeline Highway
4.2 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
1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Hopi Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive
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Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Joseph City
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Joseph City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 and Sunny near Joseph City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Joseph City?
The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Tempe and 93.8 miles from Joseph City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 9:04 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Joseph City.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Joseph City. Straight-line distance: 139.44 mi (224.41 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joseph City
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 5,007 feet, this unincorporated community is situated along the Little Colorado River in the high desert plateau region of northeastern Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9558600, -110.3340100 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joseph City (-110.33401, 34.95586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $33.27 | $66.55 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $35.45 | $70.90 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $41.46 | $82.92 |
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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