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Trip from Tempe Junction, AZ to Eagar, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

214 mi

344 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 14m ★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tempe Junction, AZ, AZ

Tempe Junction, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Eagar, AZ, AZ

Eagar, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

Trip Overview

The drive from Tempe Junction, AZ to Eagar, AZ covers 214 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Show Low-Springerville-East Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

107 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway 83.5 mi 1h 35m
Show Low-Springerville-East Highway 43.9 mi 51m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 43 mi 55m
Superstition Freeway 25.3 mi 29m
West Deuce of Clubs 4.7 mi 9m
US 60 4 mi 7m
South Mill Avenue 2 mi 4m
North Broad Street 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction, AZ and Eagar, AZ.

1

Start on West 13th Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West 13th Street
2

Turn right onto South Mill Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · South Mill Avenue
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 60 East: Mesa Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 60

25 mi · 29 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street
7

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
8

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
9

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 9 sec · East Oak Street
11

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hill Street
12

Turn left onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
13

Turn left onto US 60; AZ 77

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on US 60; AZ 77

4.7 mi · 9 min · West Deuce of Clubs
15

Continue on US 60

44 mi · 51 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
16

Turn right onto South Mountain Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Mountain Avenue
17

Continue on North Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
18

Turn right onto AZ 260

239 ft · 4 sec · West Central Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

AZ 260

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 107 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, or about 2h 19m 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 47 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107 miles or 2h 19m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagar, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tempe Junction, 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 Junction, AZ

This is one driving day of about 214 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Tempe Junction, 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.

city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Globe, AZ

107 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

Gilbert, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Carlos, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tempe, Arizona

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19284250884

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Besh-Ba-Gowah Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19284250320

Visit website

Besh-Ba-Gowah Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19284250320

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Riverview Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14806442352

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 80.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward US 60 East: Mesa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 60 East: Mesa
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
78.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | East Oak Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

Navigation decision point

5
80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway

Turn left onto US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.48 one way

$82.95 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $43.83 $87.66
premium $5.44 $45.81 $91.62
diesel $5.60 $47.17 $94.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.2 0 $22.47 $10.27
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56
EV Truck/SUV 85.6 1 $29.96 $13.70

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Tempe Junction, AZ

Afternoon in Tempe Junction on Friday

Local time

12:48 PM

MST

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 10:26PM MST until September 1 at 5:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Eagar, AZ

Afternoon in Eagar on Friday

Local time

12:48 PM

MST

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Clear

S 1 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 10:26PM MST until September 1 at 5:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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

28 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

4h 27m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

214 mi in 4h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?

3/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 60 / Superstition Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.3 miles (North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mountain driving with significant elevation changes

7,316 ft 1,164 ft

Total Climb

8,163 ft

Total Descent

2,237 ft

Highest Point

7,316 ft

~198.7 mi in

Elevation Range

6,152 ft

Notable High Points

4,140 ft at ~61.1 miles +661 ft prominence
5,869 ft at ~107 miles +1,222 ft prominence
7,316 ft at ~198.7 miles +227 ft prominence

About the Cities

Arriving in Eagar, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1871

Top landmarks

  • • Eagar School — USA NRHP building
  • • Eagar Townsite Historic District — section of the town of Eagar, Arizona

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 214 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 60 / Superstition Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.3 miles (North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Eagar, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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