How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Grand Canyon Village, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Grand Canyon Village, AZ is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Grand Canyon Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Grand Canyon Village.
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Start on West 13th Street
1342 ft · 55 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Road
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Continue on West Broadway Road
904 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles
1817 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
29.3 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 64: Williams, Grand Canyon
2083 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49.6 mi · 59 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
27 m · 3 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Continue on South Entrance Road
1105 ft · 27 sec · South Entrance Road
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Turn slight right
2419 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Entrance Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Entrance Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Loop Drive
1208 ft · 55 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Continue on Village Loop Drive
998 ft · 48 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Turn left
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Aspen Road
696 ft · 32 sec · Aspen Road
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Continue on Maswik Laundry Road
1531 ft · 1 min · Maswik Laundry Road
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Turn left onto Forest Service Road 328A
1 km · 2 min · Forest Service Road 328A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Service Road 328A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Grand Canyon Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Sunny near Grand Canyon Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Grand Canyon Village?
The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Tempe Junction and 119.7 miles from Grand Canyon Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.84 one way or $83.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Grand Canyon Village.
Stop Ideas Near Big Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Grand Canyon Village. Straight-line distance: 182.25 mi (293.31 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 Grand Canyon Village
Village in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,550 |
| Coordinates | 36.0463700, -112.1540600 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Canyon Village (-112.15406, 36.04637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $41.84 | $83.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.11 | $90.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.03 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.79 | $107.59 |
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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