How far is Bisbee, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Bisbee, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bisbee and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bisbee and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Moon Canyon
14 m · 5 sec · Moon Canyon
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Turn right onto Tombstone Canyon Road
2333 ft · 1 min · Tombstone Canyon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Tombstone Canyon Road
1429 ft · 39 sec · Tombstone Canyon Road
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 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 Bisbee 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bisbee and Mostly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bisbee to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Bisbee and 98.9 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bisbee and Mostly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells
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 Flowing Wells.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bisbee and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 179.61 mi (289.05 km).
#1 Bisbee
City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 31.4481500, -109.9284100 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
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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