How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?

The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
7.37 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.53 mi
8.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.53 mi
Kilometers
8.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.37 mi
Kilometers
11.86 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe Junction
Thu, Oct 15, 12:08 PM MST
Return by in Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:22 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahwatukee Foothills
2026-10-15T11:54
Arrive Tempe Junction
Thu, Oct 15, 12:08 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ahwatukee Foothills
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Ahwatukee Foothills
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Tempe Junction
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on South Iroquois Drive

    954 ft · 35 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle

    57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    2043 ft · 44 sec · South 48th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Elliot Road

    2905 ft · 1 min · East Elliot Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road

    1703 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Baseline Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec · West Baseline Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Priest Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South Priest Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broadway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street

    1342 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Priest Drive
2.05 mi · 28%
Maricopa Freeway
1.32 mi · 18%
West Broadway Road
0.75 mi · 10%
East Elliot Road
0.55 mi · 7%
South Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi · 7%
I 10 West
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Priest Drive

Turn left onto South Priest Drive

2.05 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 06m from Ahwatukee Foothills
Leave By
8:02 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Tempe Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Tempe Junction?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 3.9 miles from Tempe Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Tempe Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 5.53 mi (8.9 km).

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#1 Ahwatukee Foothills

Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.43
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.22 $2.43
Mid-grade $5.03 $1.31 $2.62
Premium $5.36 $1.39 $2.79
Diesel $6.27 $1.63 $3.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe Junction. The current time is 11:54:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.