How far is Blackwater, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Blackwater, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackwater and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater and Tempe.
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Start on Blackwater School Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Blackwater School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
16.9 mi · 24 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on East Hunt Highway
69 m · 8 sec · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West
1808 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · 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 Blackwater 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.
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Blackwater and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackwater to Tempe?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Blackwater and 29.9 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.61 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackwater and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackwater and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 32.54 mi (52.37 km).
#1 Blackwater
Blackwater is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0311700, -111.5826300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
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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