How far is Ehrenberg, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?

The driving distance from Ehrenberg, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.01 mi
02h 27m
Flight
149.31 mi
240.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.31 mi
Kilometers
240.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.46 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe Junction
Thu, Apr 16, 11:26 AM MST
Return by in Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ehrenberg
2026-04-16T08:59
Arrive Tempe Junction
Thu, Apr 16, 11:26 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ehrenberg
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Ehrenberg
77.4 mi
01h 13m
To Tempe Junction
77.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ehrenberg and Tempe Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ehrenberg and Tempe Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 11 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 60 sec · Frontage Road North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    576 ft · 12 sec · Poston Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    124 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Priest Drive, Center Parkway

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Red Mountain Freeeway

    576 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Priest Drive

    2743 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Priest Drive

    2801 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West University Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Farmer Avenue

    2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue

  19. 19

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

    72 m · 8 sec · West 13th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ehrenberg 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124 mi · 80%
Papago Freeway
21.2 mi · 14%
Red Mountain Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
West University Drive
0.97 mi · 1%
Poston Road
0.54 mi
South Priest Drive
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 13m from Ehrenberg
Leave By
1:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ehrenberg 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 Ehrenberg to Tempe Junction?

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Ehrenberg and 77.6 miles from Tempe Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ehrenberg and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ehrenberg and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 149.31 mi (240.29 km).

Ehrenberg

#1 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Ehrenberg Parker Highway (-114.525154, 33.604175)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.16
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.08 $54.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.20 $58.40
Premium $5.57 $30.45 $60.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.82 $69.64

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ehrenberg and Tempe Junction. The current time is 08:59:02.

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