Origin
Taylor, AZ
Late night in Taylor on Monday
Local time
5:53 AM
MST
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
172.7 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, AZ
Daniil Kondrashin
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
The drive from Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 172.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Show Low-Holbrook Highway, West Papermill Road, Pulp Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.37 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
86.3 miles from Taylor, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 172.7 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.
Show Low-Holbrook Highway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Show Low-Holbrook Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Papermill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pulp Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 3rd Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 277 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 260 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 260 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payson-Heber Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
13 ft
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
3
Turn left onto West Papermill Road
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Papermill Road
4
Continue on Pulp Mill Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pulp Mill Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 3rd Street North
19 mi
·
22 min
·
West 3rd Street North
6
Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 277
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highway 260
8
Continue on Hwy 260
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Hwy 260
9
Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Payson-Heber Highway
10
Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Payson-Show Low Highway
11
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
South Beeline Highway
12
Continue on North Country Club Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Country Club Drive
13
Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop West
14
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
16
Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Papago Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
7th Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
19
Turn straight onto North 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
20
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
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 86.3 miles from Taylor, AZ, or about 1h 31m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m
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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, AZ
This is one driving day of about 172.7 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylor, 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 86.3 mi from Taylor, AZ · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 86.3 miles from Taylor, 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
$34.37 one way
$68.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $36.29 | $72.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.99 | $75.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.37 | $76.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.18 | $11.05 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Late night in Phoenix on Monday
Local time
5:53 AM
MST
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Payson, AZ
86 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
26 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 3m 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 Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 172.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Show Low-Holbrook Highway, West Papermill Road, Pulp Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.3 miles from Taylor, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.37 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 Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylor, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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