How far is Tempe, AZ from Mammoth, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Mammoth, AZ is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
106.14 mi
02h 29m
Flight
87.65 mi
141.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.65 mi
Kilometers
141.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.14 mi
Kilometers
170.82 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mammoth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM MST
Return by in Tempe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Mammoth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Superior
AZ

Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Tempe
53.1 mi
01h 14m
To Mammoth
53.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Apache Boulevard

    925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Apache Boulevard

    1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 60 East: Globe

    2243 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Superstition Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman

    1027 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Magma Avenue

    745 ft · 15 sec · South Magma Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Ray Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Highway 177

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177

  12. 12

    Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway

    17.9 mi · 31 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Morris Road

    1816 ft · 36 sec · Morris Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1706 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    20.5 mi · 25 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Galiuro Street

    1133 ft · 51 sec · East Galiuro Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    65 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 26%
Superstition Freeway
23.5 mi · 22%
Winkelman-Superior Highway
23.1 mi · 22%
Tucson-Globe Highway
20.5 mi · 19%
North Highway 177
5.24 mi · 5%
Ray Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix–Globe Highway

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
01h 14m from Tempe
Leave By
1:32 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tempe and Sunny near Mammoth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Tempe and 53.1 miles from Mammoth.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:32 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.57 one way or $37.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Superior

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Superior, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

86 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

89 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

92 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

99 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Mammoth. Straight-line distance: 87.65 mi (141.06 km).

Tempe

#1 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Mammoth

Town

Population1,717
Coordinates32.7225700, -110.6406500
Altitude719
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe (-111.90931, 33.41477)
End: Mammoth (-110.64065, 32.72257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $18.57
Round trip
$37.13
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.57 $37.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $5.57 $20.87 $41.75
Diesel $6.37 $23.87 $47.75

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 Mammoth. The current time is 22:10:35.

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.