How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Houck, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Houck, AZ is about 239.8 miles (386 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Houck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Houck.
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Start on West 13th Street
1876 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Turn straight onto East Apache Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Rural Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Rural Road
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Continue on North Scottsdale Road
2278 ft · 59 sec · North Scottsdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 202 Loop East: Red Mountain Freeway
1743 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
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Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Take the exit right
3058 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Houck
1340 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
675 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on St. Anslem Road
151 m · 20 sec · St. Anslem Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Frontage Road
1512 ft · 42 sec · North Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Houck.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Mostly Sunny near Houck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Houck?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (386 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Tempe Junction and 120 miles from Houck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.89 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tempe Junction and Houck, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tempe Junction and Mostly Sunny near Houck.
Stop Ideas Near Cibecue
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 Cibecue.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Houck. Straight-line distance: 202.57 mi (326 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 Houck
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.2830800, -109.2070400 |
| Altitude | 1841 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houck (-109.20704, 35.28308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 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 | $41.89 | $83.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.16 | $90.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.09 | $94.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.86 | $107.71 |
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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