How far is Upper Wheatfields, AZ from Springerville, AZ?
The driving distance from Upper Wheatfields, AZ to Springerville, AZ is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Wheatfields and Springerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Wheatfields and Springerville.
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Start on the route
2904 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 8080
2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 8080
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Turn straight onto Navajo Route 12
24 mi · 36 min · Navajo Route 12
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Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 12
11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 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
23.6 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12
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Take the ramp right
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17.6 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 South: St Johns
1557 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto St. Johns-Sanders Highway
52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1469 ft · 56 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · White Mountain Drive
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
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Turn right
51 m · 12 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 Upper Wheatfields and Springerville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
St. Johns-Sanders Highway
Turn left onto St. Johns-Sanders Highway
52.7 mi · 01h 01m
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 Upper Wheatfields and Sunny near Springerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Wheatfields to Springerville?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Houck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Upper Wheatfields and 85.2 miles from Springerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.09 one way or $56.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Upper Wheatfields and Springerville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Wheatfields and Sunny near Springerville.
Stop Ideas Near Houck
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 Houck.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Wheatfields and Springerville. Straight-line distance: 144.85 mi (233.11 km).
#1 Upper Wheatfields
Situated within the Navajo Nation in Apache County, this community lies at an elevation of 7408 feet near the Chuska Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2230600, -109.0798200 |
| Altitude | 2258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springerville
Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,985 |
| Coordinates | 34.1335500, -109.2883400 |
| Altitude | 2125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-109.287206, 34.134417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $30.25 | $60.51 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
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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