Origin
Dilkon, AZ
Morning in Dilkon on Monday
Local time
9:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dilkon, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
209.4 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dilkon, AZ
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Tempe, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dilkon, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 209.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 15, Winslow–Kayenta Highway, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.67 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104.7 miles from Dilkon, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 209.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 15 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dilkon, AZ to Tempe, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 15
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilkon, AZ and Tempe, AZ.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 15
6.2 mi
·
14 min
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Navajo Route 15
4
Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
29 mi
·
34 min
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Winslow–Kayenta Highway
5
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
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Purple Heart Trail
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1.0 mi
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2 min
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I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
9
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
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Arizona Veterans Highway
10
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
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Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
11
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
12
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
13
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
25 mi
·
28 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
16
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Papago Freeway
17
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
18
Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Papago Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
20
Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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Red Mountain Freeway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
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Red Mountain Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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McClintock Drive
23
Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
1.5 mi
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3 min
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South McClintock Drive
24
Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard
59 ft
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1 sec
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East Apache Boulevard
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.7 miles from Dilkon, AZ, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tempe, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dilkon, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dilkon, AZ
This is one driving day of about 209.4 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dilkon, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.7 mi from Dilkon, AZ · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.7 miles from Dilkon, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tempe, AZ
The final approach into Tempe, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tempe, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.67 one way
$83.35 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $44.01 | $88.01 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.06 | $92.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.52 | $93.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.99 | $10.05 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.32 | $8.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.32 | $13.40 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Tempe, AZ
Morning in Tempe on Monday
Local time
8:31 AM
MST
Current temp
59°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m 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 Dilkon, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 209.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 15, Winslow–Kayenta Highway, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.7 miles from Dilkon, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dilkon, AZ to Tempe, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dilkon, AZ to Tempe, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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