How far is Tempe, AZ from Kayenta, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Kayenta, AZ is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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.
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Kayenta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Kayenta.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 25 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Una Butte Avenue
98 m · 11 sec · South Una Butte Avenue
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Turn right
7 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto South Butte Avenue
77 m · 11 sec · South Butte Avenue
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
818 ft · 35 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South McClintock Drive
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Take the ramp left toward AZ 202 Loop West
1593 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Flagstaff
1069 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
38.3 mi · 42 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 left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway
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Turn left
647 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Comb Ridge Road
13 m · 2 sec · Comb Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Comb Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Kayenta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Navajo Trail
Turn right onto Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 01h 34m
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 Kayenta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Kayenta?
The road trip is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Tempe and 152.5 miles from Kayenta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 5:30 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.32 one way or $106.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tempe and Kayenta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Kayenta.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Flagstaff Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Kayenta. Straight-line distance: 247.28 mi (397.96 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kayenta
Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 36.7277800, -110.2545800 |
| Altitude | 1719 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kayenta (-110.25458, 36.72778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $57.49 | $114.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $59.95 | $119.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $68.56 | $137.12 |
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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