How far is Tempe, AZ from Window Rock, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arizona - United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Window Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Window Rock.
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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
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
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Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Take the exit right
3058 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
1172 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
23.7 mi · 34 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
2908 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Window Rock Boulevard
1331 ft · 27 sec · Window Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 100
2168 ft · 51 sec · Navajo Route 100
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Turn sharp left onto Morgan Boulevard
136 m · 22 sec · Morgan Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
1210 ft · 56 sec · Tribal Hill Drive
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Turn left
38 m · 9 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 Window Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 01h 10m
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 Window Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Window Rock?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Tempe and 137.3 miles from Window Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 5:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tempe and Window Rock, 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 Window Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor
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 Taylor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Window Rock. Straight-line distance: 225.68 mi (363.19 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Window Rock
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 35.6805700, -109.0525900 |
| Altitude | 2100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Window Rock (-109.05259, 35.68057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.73 | $103.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.93 | $107.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.69 | $123.37 |
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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