How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Green Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Green Valley, AZ is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
133.53 mi
02h 26m
Flight
121.12 mi
194.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.12 mi
Kilometers
194.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.53 mi
Kilometers
214.9 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM MST
Return by in Tempe Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe Junction
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Green Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:36 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
66.9 mi
01h 13m
To Green Valley
66.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Green Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Green Valley.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    23.4 mi · 28 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Road

    1646 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Continental Road

    1123 ft · 24 sec · West Continental Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Calle de Las Casitas

    1418 ft · 1 min · South Calle de Las Casitas

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo

    137 m · 20 sec · Calle del Tiempo

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Calle de la Temporada

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Green Valley.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 41%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 28%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi · 18%
Maricopa Freeway
6.71 mi · 5%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 4%
West Broadway Road
1.58 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 13m from Tempe Junction
Leave By
1:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Sunny near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Green Valley?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 66.9 miles from Tempe Junction and 66.7 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.32 one way or $46.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Green Valley.

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 Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 121.12 mi (194.93 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
Green Valley

#2 Green Valley

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population21,391
Coordinates31.8542500, -110.9937000
Altitude885
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe Junction (-111.94348, 33.41421)
End: Green Valley (-110.9937, 31.85425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $23.32
Round trip
$46.64
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.32 $46.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.14 $50.28
Premium $5.57 $26.22 $52.43
Diesel $6.37 $29.98 $59.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tempe Junction and Green Valley. The current time is 06:30:39.

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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.