How far is Tempe, AZ from Linden, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Linden, AZ is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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 03h 23m.
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.
Town in 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 Linden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Linden.
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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
80.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Linden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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80.2 mi · 01h 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 and Sunny near Linden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Linden?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Tempe and 80.3 miles from Linden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 10:12 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.45 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Linden.
Stop Ideas Near Payson
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 Payson.
Camp Verde, Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Linden. Straight-line distance: 117.15 mi (188.54 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Linden
Located in Navajo County along the Mogollon Rim, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet within the White Mountains region of Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2850400, -110.1570600 |
| Altitude | 1918 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden (-110.15706, 34.28504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $30.35 | $60.71 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
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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