How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Hills and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Tempe Junction.
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Start on North Hamilton Drive
839 ft · 31 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
3146 ft · 1 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
2377 ft · 48 sec · North Country Club Drive
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Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1930 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Scottsdale Road, Rural Road
1783 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona State University-Tempe
122 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Scottsdale Road
2543 ft · 1 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Continue on South Rural Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Rural Road
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Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
1655 ft · 58 sec · East 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 Fountain Hills and Tempe Junction.
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.
Beeline Highway
Turn right onto Beeline Highway
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Fountain Hills and 11.9 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Mesa Construction Permits
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesa.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.36 km).
#1 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
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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