Traveling from Eagar to Phoenix covers 226.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 58 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate route, it is best suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $44 for fuel to complete the journey through the Desert Southwest. While the trip can be done in one go, planning for at least one stop will help keep you refreshed. It is a straightforward route that relies on local roads, offering a different experience than typical cross-country highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.2 miles from Eagar, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Eagar, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
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Start on AZ 260
239 ft·12 sec·West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Continue on South Mountain Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·South Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191
44 mi·51 min·Main Street
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Continue on US 60
4.7 mi·9 min·East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on US 60; AZ 77
83 mi·1 hr 35 min·Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto US 60
1.1 mi·2 min·East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·11 sec·East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
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Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·West Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi·31 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
17
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
1.9 mi·2 min·Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: FlagstaffUse the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 195BToward 7th Street, Central AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
134 ft·2 sec·East Maricopa Freeway
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi·2 min·South 7th Street
Use the straight lane.
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a nearly four-hour drive on local roads, leave early in the day to avoid fatigue. With only one recommended stop, choose a location that allows you to stretch your legs effectively before tackling the final segments of the trip. Keep your fuel budget of $44 in mind, as local roads may offer different refueling options compared to major interstates. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route; because you aren't tied to a high-speed highway schedule, you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate road conditions. Pay close attention to the frequent turns along the route to stay on schedule.
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 111.2 miles from Eagar, AZ, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 miles.
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 49 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.2 miles or 2h 13m 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 48m
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 Eagar, 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 Eagar, AZ
This is one driving day of about 222.5 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Eagar, 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.
The longest stretch is on Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 213.1 and 222 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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213.1 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 North
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213.6 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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218.5 mi into trip|~4h 30m in|US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
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220.4 mi into trip|~4h 32m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 195B
Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
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222 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.32 one way
$88.65 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$46.91
$93.82
premium
$5.59
$48.98
$97.95
diesel
$5.61
$49.13
$98.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.8
0
$23.36
$10.68
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.47
$8.90
EV Truck/SUV
89
1
$31.15
$14.24
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Eagar, AZ
Evening
in Eagar on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
MST
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Evening
in Phoenix on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
MST
Current temp
93°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
56 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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical, turn-heavy experience as you navigate away from the highway-free environment of this route. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local roads like Main Street, South Mountain Avenue, and East Deuce of Clubs. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Main Street, confirming that this is an active, engaged drive that requires your full attention. You will not encounter long, monotonous interstate grinds here, as the path demands consistent adjustments rather than long-distance cruising.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on Globe-Show Low Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 213.1 miles in near US 60.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 222.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 213.1 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 213.6 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.5 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
•Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
•Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
•St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 222.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Phoenix, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 213.1 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 213.6 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.5 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Phoenix, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
