Origin
Kingman, AZ
Afternoon in Kingman on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
201.5 mi
324 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingman, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Tempe, AZ
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Driving from Kingman to Tempe covers 201.5 miles across the Arizona desert, typically taking about 4 hours and 8 minutes of travel time. Because this journey fits easily into a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget approximately $40 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. The route stays entirely within the Desert Southwest, providing a consistent climate and landscape as you transition between these two hubs. It is a straightforward, mixed-profile drive that functions well as a direct transit or a simple day excursion. Expect a practical experience that prioritizes efficiency while keeping you on the road for a manageable amount of time.
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
100.8 miles from Kingman, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a varied driving profile, with roughly 60% of your time spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of US 93, the Purple Heart Trail, and Grand Avenue as you maneuver toward the Phoenix metro area. A significant portion of your journey includes a 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, which represents the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The road transitions from open desert stretches into more localized, higher-traffic environments as you approach your destination. While the highway sections allow for steady speeds, be prepared for the shift in pace once you move onto the local road network.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in near US 93.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 201.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.2 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
23.2 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
8
178 mi into trip
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~3h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
8
191.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
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Red Mountain Freeway
Take the exit onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 147
Toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
8
191.3 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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Red Mountain Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 202 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
8
191.7 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
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Red Mountain Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 202 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
23.2 mi in
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~24m
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via US 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 91.1 mi | 1h 46m |
| Grand Avenue | 26.6 mi | 36m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Papago Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Red Mountain Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Tempe, AZ.
1
Start on North 4th Street
67 ft
·
8 sec
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North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto East Beale Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Beale Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 93
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Use the none lane.
6
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
9
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Continue on US 93
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
17
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
18
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
24
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the none lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 10
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
28
Continue on I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit onto Red Mountain Freeway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
Exit 147
Toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
Use the none lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 8
Toward McClintock Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South McClintock Drive
Use the right lane.
34
Turn right onto US 80 Hist
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Apache Boulevard
Use the right lane.
35
Arrive at destination
US 80 Hist
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over 4 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. I recommend planning for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially given the length of the primary highway segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, as consistent highway speeds can increase consumption. Because this is a single-day commitment, you can easily avoid peak traffic by timing your arrival in the Tempe area to miss the heaviest commuter windows. Staying aware of the transition from highway driving to the local roads of Grand Avenue will help you maintain a smooth pace until you reach your final destination.
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 100.8 miles from Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 55m 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 22m
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 Kingman, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Kingman, AZ
This is one driving day of about 201.5 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingman, 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 US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.8 mi from Kingman, AZ · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 100.8 miles from Kingman, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
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
$40.10 one way
$80.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $42.35 | $84.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $44.32 | $88.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.16 | $9.67 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.6 | 1 | $28.21 | $12.90 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Tempe on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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 8m 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 Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 201.5 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93, Grand Avenue, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.8 miles from Kingman, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.10 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 demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 201.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.2 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
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