Origin
Lukachukai, AZ
Morning in Lukachukai on Monday
Local time
11:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lukachukai, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
360.5 mi
580 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
The drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 360.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 133, Route 13, Route 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.75 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
180.2 miles from Lukachukai, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 360.5 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.
Route 133 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 133 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 264 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Navajo Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 133
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lukachukai, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on the route
279 ft
·
17 sec
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the route
2
Turn left
82 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn right onto Navajo Route 133
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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Navajo Route 133
4
Continue on Navajo Route 13
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Navajo Route 13
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Navajo Route 12
6
Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Boulevard
7
Continue on Navajo Route 12
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Navajo Route 12
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Navajo Route 12
9
Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Arizona State Highway 264
10
Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Navajo Route 12
11
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
70 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
14
Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Navajo Boulevard
15
Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Holbrook-Springerville Highway
16
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
17
Turn right onto Heber Road
31 mi
·
36 min
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Heber Road
18
Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Heber-Holbrook Highway
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West 3rd Street North
20
Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 277
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highway 260
22
Continue on Hwy 260
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Hwy 260
23
Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Payson-Heber Highway
24
Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Payson-Show Low Highway
25
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
South Beeline Highway
26
Continue on North Country Club Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Country Club Drive
27
Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop West
28
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
29
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
30
Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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Papago Freeway
31
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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7th Street
32
Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
33
Turn straight onto North 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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North 7th Street
34
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East Washington Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.2 miles from Lukachukai, AZ, or about 3h 1m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.2 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lukachukai, 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 Lukachukai, AZ
This is one driving day of about 360.5 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lukachukai, 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 180.2 mi from Lukachukai, AZ · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 180.2 miles from Lukachukai, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$71.75 one way
$143.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $75.76 | $151.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $79.30 | $158.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.09 | $160.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.85 | $17.30 |
| Efficient EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.54 | $14.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.2 | 1 | $50.47 | $23.07 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Phoenix, AZ
Morning in Phoenix on Monday
Local time
10:29 AM
MST
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Payson, AZ
180 mi in
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
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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 360.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 133, Route 13, Route 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.2 miles from Lukachukai, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lukachukai, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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