How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Tempe Junction.
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Start on East Skyline Drive
46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Continue on North Ironwood Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Gateway Expressway
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1824 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2106 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
3102 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
2077 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Avenue
1690 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Mill Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Mill Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1092 ft · 37 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 Tan Valley 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.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving San Tan Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from San Tan Valley and 20.4 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:54 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around San Tan Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
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 Apache Junction.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 28.52 mi (45.9 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.70 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.04 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
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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