Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
207.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
The drive from Tempe, AZ to Bisbee, AZ covers 207.4 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 East Apache Boulevard, South McClintock Drive, US 60 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.43 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
103.7 miles from Tempe, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 207.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Apache Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South McClintock Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Superstition Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe, AZ and Bisbee, AZ.
Start on East Apache Boulevard
Continue on East Apache Boulevard
Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on North Freeway
Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Turn right onto South State Highway 90
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
Continue on State Route 90
Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
Continue on State Route 90
Turn left onto State Route 90 Bypass
Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Continue on State Route 90
Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Keep slight right
Continue on Tombstone Canyon Road
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.7 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bisbee, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ
This is one driving day of about 207.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.7 mi from Tempe, AZ · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Tempe, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bisbee, 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 Bisbee, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$40.43 one way
$80.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $43.59 | $87.17 |
| premium | $5.57 | $45.45 | $90.90 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $51.98 | $103.96 |
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: 72.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.27 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Tempe on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bisbee on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
MST
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Tucson, AZ
104 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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