How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Avondale, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Avondale, AZ is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Avondale.
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Start on West 13th Street
72 m · 13 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto South Farmer Avenue
2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue
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Turn left onto West University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West University Drive
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Turn right onto South Priest Drive
2752 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive
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Continue on North Priest Drive
3261 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive
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Take the ramp left toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ-143 South: Sky Harbor Airport
739 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West: Phoenix
2008 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dysart Road
1881 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Dysart Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto East Western Avenue
2636 ft · 56 sec · East Western Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Avondale.
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.
Papago Freeway
Continue on Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Tempe Junction and Sunny near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Avondale?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Tempe Junction and 14 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Maryvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.76 km).
#1 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avondale
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 88,914 |
| Coordinates | 33.4356000, -112.3496000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-112.349602, 33.435579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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