How far is Mountainaire, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Mountainaire, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountainaire and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainaire and Tempe Junction.
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Start on North Shoshone Street
36 m · 11 sec · North Shoshone Street
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Turn left onto West Osage
107 m · 18 sec · West Osage
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Turn right onto Tonowanda
894 ft · 25 sec · Tonowanda
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Continue on Mountainaire Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountainaire Road
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Continue on Kachina Boulevard
125 m · 17 sec · Kachina Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
87 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143: 48th Street, Broadway Road
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
583 ft · 16 sec · Maricopa Freeway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Road
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
1342 ft · 48 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 Mountainaire 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
87 mi · 01h 27m
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 Mountainaire 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 Mountainaire to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Mountainaire and 73.1 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.60 one way or $51.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountainaire and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
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 Cordes Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountainaire and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 116.54 mi (187.56 km).
#1 Mountainaire
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 35.0852900, -111.6659900 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.60 | $55.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.78 | $57.55 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.91 | $65.82 |
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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