How far is Tempe, AZ from Pinon, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Pinon, AZ is about 313 miles (503.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Pinon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Pinon.
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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
61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
2179 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
39.1 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264
4.8 mi · 6 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Hopi Route 4
8.7 mi · 12 min · Hopi Route 4
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Continue on Navajo Route 8029
1.7 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 8029
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 8031
15 mi · 36 min · Navajo Route 8031
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Turn straight
1490 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Navajo Route 4
2577 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 4
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 8030
1013 ft · 28 sec · Navajo Route 8030
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 8030
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Pinon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tempe and Sunny near Pinon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Pinon?
The road trip is about 313 miles (503.8 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Tempe and 156.5 miles from Pinon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.71 one way or $109.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tempe and Pinon, 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 Pinon.
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 Pinon. Straight-line distance: 208.73 mi (335.92 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinon
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 36.1008300, -110.2259600 |
| Altitude | 1936 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinon (-110.22596, 36.10083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $4.95 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $58.98 | $117.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $61.50 | $123.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $70.34 | $140.69 |
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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