How far is Tempe, AZ from Williams, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Williams, AZ is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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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 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Williams.
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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 right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2345 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
14.8 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, US 66: Williams, Grand Canyon
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · West Route 66
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Continue on West Bill Williams Avenue
2594 ft · 43 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Williams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
38.3 mi · 00h 42m
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 Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Williams?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Mayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Tempe and 85.5 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Mayer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Casa Perez Mexican Restaurant
Prescott Resort & Conference Center
Lowe's Home Improvement
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayer.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Williams. Straight-line distance: 127.78 mi (205.64 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 35.2494600, -112.1910000 |
| Altitude | 2063 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-112.191, 35.24946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.62 | $67.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
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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