How far is Litchfield Park, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Litchfield Park, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield Park and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
66 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wigwam Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Wigwam Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Indian School Road
1626 ft · 37 sec · West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Phoenix
1610 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 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 Litchfield Park 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.
Papago Freeway
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Litchfield Park 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 Litchfield Park to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Litchfield Park and 14.9 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Litchfield Park and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Maryvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield Park and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 24.51 mi (39.45 km).
#1 Litchfield Park
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 6,578 |
| Coordinates | 33.4933700, -112.3579400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
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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