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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.31 mi
03h 14m
Flight
179.61 mi
289.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bisbee.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.61 mi
Kilometers
289.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.31 mi
Kilometers
323.98 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe Junction
Sun, May 3, 12:05 AM MST
Return by in Bisbee
Sun, May 3, 3:20 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bisbee
2026-05-02T20:51
Arrive Tempe Junction
Sun, May 3, 12:05 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bisbee
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Flowing Wells
AZ

Census designated place

From Bisbee
102.4 mi
01h 37m
To Tempe Junction
98.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 18 mph ESE
Destination
94°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 PM MST
Wind
5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moon Canyon

    14 m · 5 sec · Moon Canyon

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tombstone Canyon Road

    2333 ft · 1 min · Tombstone Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tombstone Canyon Road

    1429 ft · 39 sec · Tombstone Canyon Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 90

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  8. 8

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road

    1703 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Baseline Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec · West Baseline Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Priest Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South Priest Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Broadway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street

    1342 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 27%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 21%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 19%
State Route 90
17.1 mi · 8%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12.7 mi · 6%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowing Wells
01h 37m from Bisbee
Leave By
10:30 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flowing Wells, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flowing Wells.

RAIL

Tucson

9 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

77 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bisbee and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 179.61 mi (289.05 km).

Bisbee

#1 Bisbee

City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population5,154
Coordinates31.4481500, -109.9284100
Altitude1688
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: (-109.928377, 31.448178)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.89 L · about $35.15
Round trip
$70.30
14.2 gal · 53.78 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bisbee and Tempe Junction. The current time is 20:51:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.