How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Corona de Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Corona de Tucson, AZ is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.4 mi
02h 25m
Flight
120.96 mi
194.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.96 mi
Kilometers
194.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.4 mi
Kilometers
211.47 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corona de Tucson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM MST
Return by in Tempe Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe Junction
2026-04-15T07:07
Arrive Corona de Tucson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tempe Junction
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Tempe Junction
65.7 mi
01h 12m
To Corona de Tucson
65.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Corona de Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Corona de Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on West 13th Street

    1342 ft · 55 sec · West 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Road

    1558 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson

    1315 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hohokam Expressway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Hohokam Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: East Tucson

    1030 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Houghton Road

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pima County Fairgrounds, Motorsports Facilities

    103 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Houghton Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Houghton Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sahuarita Road

    903 ft · 17 sec · East Sahuarita Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sahuarita Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Corona de Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 42%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 29%
Tucson-Benson Highway
14.6 mi · 11%
South Houghton Road
6.78 mi · 5%
Maricopa Freeway
6.71 mi · 5%
North Freeway
6.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 12m from Tempe Junction
Leave By
1:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Sunny near Corona de Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Corona de Tucson?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Tempe Junction and 65.6 miles from Corona de Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Corona de Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, 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 Eloy.

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Corona de Tucson. Straight-line distance: 120.96 mi (194.67 km).

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#1 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
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#2 Corona de Tucson

Corona de Tucson is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9653600, -110.7756400
Altitude1000
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe Junction (-111.94348, 33.41421)
End: Corona de Tucson (-110.77564, 31.96536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.95
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.97 $45.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.77 $49.54
Premium $5.57 $25.83 $51.65
Diesel $6.37 $29.54 $59.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tempe Junction and Corona de Tucson. The current time is 07:07:54.

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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.