How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Flowing Wells, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
102.59 mi
01h 50m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.59 mi
Kilometers
165.11 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowing Wells
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM MST
Return by in Tempe Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe Junction
2026-04-22T21:37
Arrive Flowing Wells
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Tempe Junction
51.3 mi
00h 55m
To Flowing Wells
51.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Flowing Wells.

  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

    52.3 mi · 53 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

    1274 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

    949 ft · 20 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    43 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
52.3 mi · 51%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 37%
Maricopa Freeway
6.71 mi · 7%
West Broadway Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Hohokam Expressway
1.38 mi · 1%
West Ruthrauff Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

52.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
00h 55m from Tempe Junction
Leave By
2:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Sunny near Flowing Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Flowing Wells?

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 51.3 miles from Tempe Junction and 51.3 miles from Flowing Wells.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

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 Tempe Junction and Flowing Wells. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.06 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
Flowing Wells

#2 Flowing Wells

Census designated place

Population16,419
Coordinates32.2939600, -111.0098200
Altitude692
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe Junction (-111.94348, 33.41421)
End: Flowing Wells (-111.00982, 32.29396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.85
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.92 $35.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.32 $38.65
Premium $5.57 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $6.37 $23.04 $46.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tempe Junction and Flowing Wells. The current time is 21:37:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.