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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 173-mile quick runs to 210-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

small town in Navajo County

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

210.3 mi

Surprise, AZ

Quickest Drive

3h 43m

Tempe, AZ

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Trips from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

Driving from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

On average, trips departing from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ run 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 2m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 210 miles (4h 28m), while the shortest is just 173 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ are Surprise, AZ (210.3 mi, 4h 28m), Peoria, AZ (197.4 mi, 4h 16m), Phoenix, AZ (183.5 mi, 3h 55m), Scottsdale, AZ (179 mi, 3h 49m), and Tempe, AZ (172.9 mi, 3h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 189-mile trip from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ and 0 routes heading into Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 173 to 210 miles.

The longest mapped route from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ covers 210 miles and takes approximately 4h 28m. Shorter options start at just 173 miles.

The average route from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ runs about 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 189-mile trip from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ include Surprise, AZ, Peoria, AZ, Phoenix, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,103

Median Income

$52,207

Median Home Value

$332,200

Median Age

49.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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