How far is San Luis, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Luis and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
857 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Indian Route 51
1.6 km · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15
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Continue on South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
2244 ft · 47 sec · South Trekell Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.5 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
1703 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Baseline Road
1279 ft · 35 sec · West Baseline Road
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Turn left onto South Priest Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Priest Drive
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West 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 San Luis and Tempe Junction.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Luis and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from San Luis and 46.9 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 73.97 mi (119.05 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.62 | $35.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
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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