Origin
Tempe, AZ
Late night in Tempe on Monday
Local time
2:06 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tempe, AZ to LeChee, AZ
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
211.9 mi
341 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tempe, AZ
Vladimir Srajber
LeChee, AZ
mr. Yin
Trip Overview
The drive from Tempe, AZ to LeChee, AZ covers 211.9 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Una Butte Avenue, South Butte Avenue, East 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.17 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
105.9 miles from Tempe, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 211.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Una Butte 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. 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
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tempe, AZ to LeChee, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Una Butte Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Butte Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South McClintock Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Mountain Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Papago Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Una Butte Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe, AZ and LeChee, AZ.
1
Start on East Apache Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Apache Boulevard
2
Turn right onto South Una Butte Avenue
322 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Una Butte Avenue
3
Turn right
23 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn right onto South Butte Avenue
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Butte Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 12th Street
6
Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South McClintock Drive
7
Take the ramp left toward AZ 202 Loop West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop West
8
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
10
Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
11
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
12
Continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 South, I 17 North: Flagstaff
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
15
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
38 mi
·
41 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
16
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
17
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
19
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, Albuquerque
21
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
56 mi
·
56 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
23
Turn right onto Hipkoe Drive
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hipkoe Drive
24
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 3rd Street
25
Continue on West Winslow Industrial Spur
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Winslow Industrial Spur
26
Turn right onto Cooper Town Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cooper Town Road
27
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 105.9 miles from Tempe, AZ, or about 1h 53m 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 105.9 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near LeChee, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ
This is one driving day of about 211.9 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tempe, 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 105.9 mi from Tempe, AZ · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 105.9 miles from Tempe, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in LeChee, AZ
The final approach into LeChee, 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 LeChee, 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
$42.17 one way
$84.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.08 | $94.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
| Efficient EV | 53 | 0 | $18.54 | $8.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.67 | $13.56 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
LeChee, AZ
Late night in LeChee on Monday
Local time
2:06 AM
MST
Current temp
36°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
23 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 47m 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 Tempe, AZ to LeChee, AZ covers 211.9 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Una Butte Avenue, South Butte Avenue, East 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.9 miles from Tempe, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.17 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tempe, AZ to LeChee, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tempe, AZ to LeChee, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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