How far is Apache Junction, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Apache Junction, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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.
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 Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apache Junction and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apache Junction and Tempe.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Ironwood Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
2358 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
1762 ft · 23 sec · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard
2198 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto South Price Road
92 m · 8 sec · South Price Road
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Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Road
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2572 ft · 57 sec · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apache Junction and Tempe.
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.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apache Junction to Tempe?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Apache Junction and 13 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apache Junction and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apache Junction and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.39 km).
#1 Apache Junction
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.4150500, -111.5495800 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.95 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
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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