Trip from Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

206.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 206.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Beale Street, US 93, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.23 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

103.2 miles from Kingman, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 206.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Beale Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Beale Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 93	Unavailable	Refreshing
Purple Heart Trail	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 93 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Wickenburg Way	Unavailable	Refreshing
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Beale Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North 4th Street

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Turn left onto East Beale Street

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Take the ramp right toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix

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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway

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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

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Continue on Grand Avenue

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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

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Continue on Grand Avenue

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

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Continue on Papago Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

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Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

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Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive

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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

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Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 103.2 miles from Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.2 miles or 1h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

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.

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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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingman, AZ

This is one driving day of about 206.4 miles and 3h 20m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

103 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.2 mi from Kingman, AZ

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.2 miles from Kingman, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.95	$40.23	$80.46
midgrade	$5.34	$43.38	$86.75
premium	$5.57	$45.23	$90.46
diesel	$6.37	$51.73	$103.46

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 206.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Beale Street, US 93, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.2 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 $40.23 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.