How far is Tempe, AZ from White Mountain Lake, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to White Mountain Lake, AZ is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
Driving 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 55m.
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 White Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and White Mountain Lake.
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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
4.7 mi · 9 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bourdon Ranch Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Bourdon Ranch Road
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Turn left onto Silver Creek Drive
1725 ft · 1 min · Silver Creek Drive
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Continue on Silver Creek Drive
1.4 mi · 5 min · Silver Creek Drive
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Turn left onto Ortega Drive
1919 ft · 1 min · Ortega Drive
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Continue on Silver Lake Boulevard
969 ft · 47 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Navajo Drive
2626 ft · 2 min · Navajo Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and White Mountain Lake.
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 White Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to White Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 88.8 miles from Tempe and 89.3 miles from White Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 9:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near White Mountain Lake.
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 White Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 127.21 mi (204.73 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Mountain Lake
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 6,119 feet, this census-designated place lies within the high desert transition zone of eastern Arizona's White Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3486500, -109.9978900 |
| Altitude | 1865 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Mountain Lake (-109.99789, 34.34865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $29.35 | $58.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $31.61 | $63.23 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
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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