How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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 16m.
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.
The third most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1838 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 202 Loop East: Airport
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Scottsdale Road, Rural Road
1783 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona State University-Tempe
122 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Scottsdale Road
2543 ft · 1 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Continue on South Rural Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Rural Road
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Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
1655 ft · 58 sec · East 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 Scottsdale 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.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.25 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Clear leaving Scottsdale and Clear near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Scottsdale and 5.1 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Scottsdale and Clear near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe
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
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.34 km).
#1 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
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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