How far is Apache Junction, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Apache Junction, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apache Junction and San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apache Junction and San Tan Valley.
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Start on North Apache Trail
60 m · 11 sec · North Apache Trail
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Continue on North Apache Trail
115 m · 23 sec · North Apache Trail
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Continue on West Apache Trail
1.2 km · 2 min · West Apache Trail
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Turn left onto South Ironwood Drive
5 mi · 8 min · South Ironwood Drive
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Continue on North Ironwood Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · North Ironwood Road
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Continue on North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apache Junction and San Tan Valley.
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.
North Ironwood Road
Continue on North Ironwood Road
6.47 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Apache Junction and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apache Junction to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Queen Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Apache Junction and 9.2 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 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 7:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apache Junction and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apache Junction and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.98 km).
#1 Apache Junction
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.4150500, -111.5495800 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
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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