How far is Kearny, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Kearny, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearny and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny and Tempe.
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Start on Tilbury Drive
8 m · 3 sec · Tilbury Drive
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
968 ft · 42 sec · Danbury Road
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Continue on Senator Chastain Road
1845 ft · 1 min · Senator Chastain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winkelman-Superior Highway
9.5 mi · 17 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on North Highway 177
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on Ray Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road
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Continue on South Magma Avenue
928 ft · 25 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US-60 West
679 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
1762 ft · 23 sec · 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 Kearny and Tempe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 Kearny and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearny to Tempe?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Kearny and 37.8 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.17 one way or $26.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearny and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold Camp.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 62.78 mi (101.04 km).
#1 Kearny
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,206 |
| Coordinates | 33.0570100, -110.9106700 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.81 | $29.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
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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