Origin
Phoenix, AZ
Evening in Phoenix on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
186.3 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, AZ
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Holbrook, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 186.3 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 7th Avenue, I 10 East, Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.11 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
93.2 miles from Phoenix, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Phoenix, AZ
Full guide →Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 186.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 186.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is easy. At 3h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Avenue | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | — | — |
| Papago Freeway | — | — |
| AZ 51 North | — | — |
| Red Mountain Freeway | — | — |
| AZ 87 | — | — |
| North Country Club Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Holbrook, AZ.
1
Start on West Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tucson
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 10 East: Tucson
4
Merge slight left onto Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
5
Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
7
Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
10
Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Country Club Drive
11
Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Beeline Highway
12
Continue on Beeline Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Beeline Highway
13
Turn right
53 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
14
Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 277
15
Continue on West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West 3rd Street North
16
Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Heber-Holbrook Highway
17
Turn straight onto Heber Road
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Heber Road
18
Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
19
Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
20
Continue on Navajo Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Navajo Boulevard
21
Arrive at your destination
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 93.2 miles from Phoenix, AZ, or about 1h 57m 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holbrook, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ
This is one driving day of about 186.3 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Phoenix, 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 93.2 mi from Phoenix, AZ · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.2 miles from Phoenix, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holbrook, AZ
The final approach into Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, 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
$37.11 one way
$74.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.01 | $82.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.13 | $82.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.08 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Holbrook, AZ
Evening in Holbrook on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Payson, AZ
93 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 54m 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 Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 186.3 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Avenue, I 10 East, Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.2 miles from Phoenix, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.11 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.
The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is easy. At 3h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Phoenix, AZ to Holbrook, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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