How far is Buckeye, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Tempe Junction.
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Start on East Monroe Avenue
2150 ft · 59 sec · East Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2767 ft · 55 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on South Miller Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Priest Drive, Center Parkway
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Red Mountain Freeeway
576 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway
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Turn right onto North Priest Drive
2743 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive
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Continue on South Priest Drive
2801 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive
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Turn left onto West University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West University Drive
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Turn right onto South Farmer Avenue
2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 13th Street
72 m · 8 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 Buckeye 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.
Papago Freeway
Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Buckeye and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 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?
Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Buckeye and 26.1 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.47 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckeye and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Tolleson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 37.06 mi (59.64 km).
#1 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
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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