How far is Phoenix, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Tempe Junction.
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Start on West Washington Street
98 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
133 m · 10 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
757 ft · 32 sec · West Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
1412 ft · 55 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
2148 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway
89 m · 8 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 South, US 60 East
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 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 Phoenix 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.
Maricopa Freeway
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.89 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Phoenix and 5 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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