How far is Arizona City, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Arizona City, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arizona City and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City and Tempe Junction.
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Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Sunland Gin Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.7 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
1703 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Baseline Road
1279 ft · 35 sec · West Baseline Road
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Turn left onto South Priest Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Priest Drive
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West 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 Arizona City and Tempe Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arizona City to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Arizona City and 26.5 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Sacaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Casa Grande
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arizona City and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 48.14 mi (77.48 km).
#1 Arizona City
Census designated place
| Population | 10,475 |
| Coordinates | 32.7558900, -111.6709600 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
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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