Origin
Whiteriver, AZ
Afternoon in Whiteriver on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
MST
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
169.3 mi
273 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
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whiteriver, AZ
Hans D.
Tempe, AZ
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 169.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Chief Avenue, Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.69 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
84.7 miles from Whiteriver, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 169.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Chief 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Chief Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Globe-Show Low Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ash Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Live Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Chief Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteriver, AZ and Tempe, AZ.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto North Chief Avenue
28 mi
·
49 min
·
North Chief Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Globe-Show Low Highway
4
Turn right onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ash Street
5
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Hill Street
6
Turn left onto East Oak Street
367 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Oak Street
7
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Broad Street
8
Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 60
10
Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Live Oak Street
11
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi
·
55 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
12
Continue on Superstition Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Superstition Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 101 Loop North
14
Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Price Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto South Price Road
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Price Road
17
Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Road
18
Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South McClintock Drive
19
Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Apache Boulevard
20
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 84.7 miles from Whiteriver, AZ, or about 1h 39m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.7 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tempe, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whiteriver, 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 Whiteriver, AZ
This is one driving day of about 169.3 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whiteriver, 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 84.7 mi from Whiteriver, AZ · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 84.7 miles from Whiteriver, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tempe, AZ
The final approach into Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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
$33.69 one way
$67.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $35.58 | $71.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.24 | $74.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
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: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.78 | $8.13 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.70 | $10.84 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Tempe, AZ
Afternoon in Tempe on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
MST
Current temp
59°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
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
3h 18m 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 Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers 169.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Chief Avenue, Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.7 miles from Whiteriver, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.69 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 Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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