How far is Alhambra, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Alhambra, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alhambra and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra and Tempe Junction.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1243 ft · 31 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
2854 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas Road
1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143: 48th Street, Broadway Road
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
583 ft · 16 sec · Maricopa Freeway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Road
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
1342 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alhambra and Tempe Junction.
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.
Maricopa Freeway
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
7.14 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Alhambra 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 Alhambra to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Alhambra and 7.4 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Alhambra and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alhambra and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.03 km).
#1 Alhambra
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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