How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Kaibito, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Kaibito, AZ is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Kaibito.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Kaibito.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 6262
2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 21
19.1 mi · 46 min · Navajo Route 21
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Continue on Navajo Route 6331
1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 6331
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Kaibito.
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 Kaibito.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Kaibito?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Tempe Junction and 136.5 miles from Kaibito.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 5:50 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 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 Kaibito, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Kaibito.
Stop Ideas Near Munds 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 Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Kaibito. Straight-line distance: 225.35 mi (362.67 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 Kaibito
Census designated place
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 36.5972200, -111.0743100 |
| Altitude | 1771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaibito (-111.07431, 36.59722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.66 | $107.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
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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