Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Afternoon in Alhambra on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
86.6 mi
139 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Camp Verde, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Alhambra, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near West Camelback Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Camelback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Navigation decision point
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
82.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward General Crook Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward General Crook Trail
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 36.5 mi | 36m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 35.1 mi | 38m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| South Access Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West General Crook Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Camelback Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 36.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Camp Verde, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camelback Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left
372 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto North Black Canyon Highway
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
6
Merge onto I 17
35 mi
·
38 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward General Crook Trail
11
Turn right onto South Access Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Access Road
12
Turn right onto AZ 260
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West General Crook Trail
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Alhambra, AZ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camp Verde, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alhambra, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alhambra, AZ
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Alhambra, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 36.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.3 mi from Alhambra, AZ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Alhambra, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camp Verde, AZ
The final approach into Camp Verde, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.25 one way
$34.50 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Camp Verde, AZ
Afternoon in Camp Verde on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
MST
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Camelback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alhambra, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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