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Trip from Eagar, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

213.9 mi

344 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 14m ★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Eagar, AZ, AZ

Eagar, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

Downtown Tempe Junction, AZ, AZ

Tempe Junction, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Eagar, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ covers 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Main Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107 miles from Eagar, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 213.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 213.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 211.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
211.4 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward Mill Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 173 Toward Mill Avenue
5
211.7 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in | South Mill Avenue

Turn right onto South Mill Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
213.7 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | West 13th Street

Turn left onto West 13th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway 83.5 mi 1h 35m
Main Street 45.3 mi 53m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 42.9 mi 55m
Superstition Freeway 25.5 mi 29m
East Deuce of Clubs 4.7 mi 9m
US 60 4 mi 7m
South Mill Avenue 2 mi 4m
West Live Oak Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagar, AZ and Tempe Junction, AZ.

1

Start on AZ 260

239 ft · 12 sec · West Central Avenue
2

Turn left onto Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Continue on South Mountain Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Mountain Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191

44 mi · 51 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 60

4.7 mi · 9 min · East Deuce of Clubs
6

Continue on US 60; AZ 77

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
7

Turn right onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
8

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street
9

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street
10

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street
11

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
12

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
13

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street
14

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

25 mi · 29 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 173 Toward Mill Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto South Mill Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · South Mill Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto West 13th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 13th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

West 13th Street

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 107 miles from Eagar, AZ, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 47 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107 miles or 2h 8m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tempe Junction, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Eagar, 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 Eagar, AZ

This is one driving day of about 213.9 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Eagar, 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.
The longest stretch is on Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107 mi from Eagar, AZ · 2h 8m into the drive

city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Globe, AZ

107 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

Show Low, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cibecue, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107 miles from Eagar, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.

Arriving in Tempe Junction, AZ

The final approach into Tempe Junction, 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 Junction, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 213.9

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 213.9

Tempe, Arizona

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 137.5

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19284250884

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 213.9

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Besh-Ba-Gowah Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 137.5

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19284250320

Visit website

Besh-Ba-Gowah Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 137.5

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19284250320

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 213.9

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Riverview Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 213.9

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14806442352

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 177
View on nps.gov
Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10 near mile 147.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.61 one way

$85.22 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $45.10 $90.19
premium $5.59 $47.08 $94.17
diesel $5.61 $47.23 $94.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Gilbert Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Gilbert, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Mountain Vista Marketplace

Mesa, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mesa Grand Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Mesa, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Apache Junction, AZ

WALMART

8 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Mesa, AZ

WALMART

8 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Mesa, AZ

WALMART

8 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Mesa, AZ

WALMART

8 DCFC

APS - Show Low (Show Low, AZ)

Show Low, AZ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

WALMART: 5 ChargePoint Network: 3 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 3 SWTCH: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.2 0 $22.46 $10.27
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.72 $8.56
EV Truck/SUV 85.6 1 $29.95 $13.69

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Eagar, AZ

Afternoon in Eagar on Thursday

Local time

4:56 PM

MST

Current temp

66°F

Partly Sunny

SW 8 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Tempe Junction, AZ

Afternoon in Tempe Junction on Thursday

Local time

4:56 PM

MST

Current temp

90°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

24 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

4h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eagar, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ covers 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Main Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from Eagar, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.61 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 211.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eagar, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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