Trip from LeChee, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 21m ★

6 AM

3h 34m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 40m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 57m

8 PM

3h 26m

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

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LeChee, AZ

mr. Yin

Phoenix, AZ

Carter Marchant

Trip Overview

Traveling from LeChee to Phoenix covers 201.4 miles across the Desert Southwest, typically taking about 3 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because the duration is relatively short, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this path involves transitioning through local roads like West Winslow Industrial Spur, West 3rd Street, and Hipkoe Drive. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this drive offers a straightforward transit through the heart of Arizona.

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

100.1 miles from LeChee, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local infrastructure for the duration of the 201.4-mile trip. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on West Winslow Industrial Spur, highlighting the frequent turns and shifts in direction required to reach Phoenix. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and local traffic patterns play a significant role in your progress. Be prepared for a more technical, winding journey compared to typical high-speed transit routes.

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

There are about 26 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 93 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 200.2 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 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

196.7 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles

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 200A Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, L...

196.9 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

198.3 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward 7th Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 144A Toward 7th Avenue

198.6 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State Universi...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from LeChee, AZ to Phoenix, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Flagstaff along the way.

Flagstaff

58.2 mi in | ~1h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway	93 mi	1h 33m
Purple Heart Trail	55.7 mi	56m
Black Canyon Freeway	35.3 mi	38m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway	5.8 mi	5m
North Black Canyon Highway	3.2 mi	3m
West 3rd Street	1.1 mi	2m
West Winslow Industrial Spur	0.8 mi	1m
North 1st Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 93 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between LeChee, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.

Start on Cooper Town Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Cooper Town Road

Turn left onto West Winslow Industrial Spur

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Winslow Industrial Spur

Continue on West 3rd Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto Hipkoe Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Hipkoe Drive

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

56 mi · 56 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

5.8 mi · 5 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

10 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

25 mi · 28 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Papago Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · 7th Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

0.1 mi · 13 sec · 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue

446 ft · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street

Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

30 ft · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 1st Avenue

Turn left onto West Adams Street

0.1 mi · 40 sec · West Adams Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

410 ft · 18 sec · North 1st Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

453 ft · 15 sec · East Washington Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 3-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help break up the drive comfortably. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $39 estimate can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and current local pricing. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed highways, factor in extra time for traffic or unexpected congestion. A helpful tip for this specific path is to study the turn-heavy sections on West 3rd Street and Hipkoe Drive before you pull out of LeChee. Staying alert for these frequent directional changes will make your navigation through the Desert Southwest much smoother.

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 100.1 miles from LeChee, AZ, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.1 miles or 1h 46m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving LeChee, 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 LeChee, AZ

This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 3h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from LeChee, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 93 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.1 mi from LeChee, AZ · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sedona, AZ

100 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.

Popular next leg

Sedona, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

115.6 mi · 2h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Sedona, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Sedona, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from LeChee, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 miles.

Arriving in Phoenix, AZ

The final approach into Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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

$39.84 one way

$79.69 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$42.07	$84.15
premium	$5.59	$44.04	$88.07
diesel	$5.64	$44.48	$88.96

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.1	0	$21.02	$9.61
Efficient EV	50.1	0	$17.52	$8.01
EV Truck/SUV	80.1	1	$28.03	$12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

LeChee, AZ

Late night in LeChee on Monday

Local time

2:06 AM

MST

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Phoenix, AZ

Late night in Phoenix on Monday

Local time

2:06 AM

MST

Current temp

61°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

25 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 33m 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 LeChee, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.1 miles from LeChee, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.84 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.