How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Globe, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Globe, AZ is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Globe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Globe.
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Start on West 13th Street
1093 ft · 41 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Mill Avenue
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Turn left onto US 60 East: Mesa
1793 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1 km · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Cottonwood Street
14 m · 2 sec · West Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Globe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Tempe Junction and Sunny near Globe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Globe?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Tempe Junction and 39.5 miles from Globe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Globe.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold Camp.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Globe. Straight-line distance: 66.75 mi (107.42 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 Globe
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 7,382 |
| Coordinates | 33.3942200, -110.7865000 |
| Altitude | 1070 |
| Country | United States |
End: Globe (-110.7865, 33.39422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.47 | $30.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
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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