How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Kearny, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Kearny, AZ is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Kearny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Kearny.
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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
27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman
1027 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Magma Avenue
745 ft · 15 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Continue on Ray Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on North Highway 177
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
9.7 mi · 17 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Turn right onto Tilbury Drive
81 m · 12 sec · Tilbury Drive
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Continue on Tilbury Drive
1517 ft · 1 min · Tilbury Drive
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Continue on Tilbury Drive
589 ft · 26 sec · Tilbury Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilbury Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Kearny.
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
27.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Kearny?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 38.7 miles from Tempe Junction and 38.8 miles from Kearny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearny.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Kearny. Straight-line distance: 64.59 mi (103.94 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 Kearny
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,206 |
| Coordinates | 33.0570100, -110.9106700 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kearny (-110.91067, 33.05701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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