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

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.58 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.47 mi
32.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.58 mi
Kilometers
37.95 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 3:38 PM MST
Return by in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 4:12 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-22T15:03
Arrive Tempe Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 3:38 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Peoria
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Tempe Junction
11.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 83rd Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue

    2854 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Thomas Road

    1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 17 South

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143: 48th Street, Broadway Road

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    153 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    583 ft · 16 sec · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broadway Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street

  15. 15

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

    1342 ft · 46 sec · West 13th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Tempe Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
9.35 mi · 40%
Maricopa Freeway
7.25 mi · 31%
Black Canyon Freeway
3.55 mi · 15%
East Broadway Road
1.58 mi · 7%
27th Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
South Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

9.35 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 17m from Peoria
Leave By
7:22 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria 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 Peoria to Tempe Junction?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Peoria and 11.5 miles from Tempe Junction.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.7 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 10 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.94 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $5.57 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.28 $10.57

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Tempe Junction. The current time is 15:03:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.