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

The driving distance from Sells, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.28 mi
02h 09m
Flight
103.86 mi
167.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.28 mi
Kilometers
206.44 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM MST
Return by in Sells
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sells
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive Tempe Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sells
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Sells
63.8 mi
01h 04m
To Tempe Junction
64.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    731 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    684 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1038 ft · 45 sec · Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on San Miguel Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · San Miguel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Tucson-Ajo Highway

    21.2 mi · 25 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Indian Route 15

    46.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Route 15

  8. 8

    Continue on South Chuichu Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Hanna Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Trekell Road

    2244 ft · 47 sec · South Trekell Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.5 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road

    1703 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Baseline Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec · West Baseline Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Priest Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South Priest Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Broadway Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street

  21. 21

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

    1342 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 36%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.5 mi · 29%
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
21.2 mi · 16%
Maricopa Freeway
5.75 mi · 4%
South Chuichu Road
5.35 mi · 4%
Phoenix Bypass Route
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indian Route 15

Turn right onto Indian Route 15

46.8 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 04m from Sells
Leave By
2:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sells 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 Sells to Tempe Junction?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 63.8 miles from Sells and 64.4 miles from Tempe Junction.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.43 one way or $44.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arizona City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sells and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 103.86 mi (167.14 km).

Sells

#1 Sells

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population2,495
Coordinates31.9120200, -111.8812300
Altitude729
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.881237, 31.912099)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $22.43
Round trip
$44.86
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.43 $44.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.18 $48.36
Premium $5.57 $25.21 $50.43
Diesel $6.37 $28.84 $57.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sells and Tempe Junction. The current time is 08:03:23.

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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.