How far is Willcox, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Willcox, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 193.9 miles (312 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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.
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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 02m.
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 Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willcox and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willcox and Tempe.
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Start on North Haskell Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Haskell Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.6 mi · 34 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa-Globe
2951 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Mesa Globe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willcox and Tempe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
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 Willcox and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willcox to Tempe?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Tortolita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Willcox and 98.2 miles from Tempe.
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 49.1 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 10:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willcox and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Tortolita
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 Tortolita.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willcox and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 144.87 mi (233.15 km).
#1 Willcox
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 32.2528500, -109.8320100 |
| Altitude | 1270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $33.86 | $67.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.51 | $73.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.54 | $87.09 |
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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