How far is Tempe, AZ from Lake of the Woods, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Lake of the Woods, AZ is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Lake of the Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Lake of the Woods.
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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
1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto US 60 East: Globe
2243 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
23.5 mi · 27 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
2934 ft · 1 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn right onto West Whipple Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Whipple Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on East Woolford
894 ft · 29 sec · East Woolford
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Turn right onto South White Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South White Mountain Road
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Continue on West White Mountain Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · West White Mountain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West White Mountain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Lake of the Woods.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Turn left onto 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.
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 Lake of the Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Lake of the Woods?
The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Tempe and 85.5 miles from Lake of the Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 9:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.14 one way or $56.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Lake of the Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
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 Globe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Lake of the Woods. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.99 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake of the Woods
Located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona at an elevation of 6,739 feet, this Navajo County community sits within dense pine forests along the Mogollon Rim.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1639300, -109.9895500 |
| Altitude | 2054 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake of the Woods (-109.98955, 34.16393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $28.14 | $56.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $30.30 | $60.61 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
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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