How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Mountainaire, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Mountainaire, AZ is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Mountainaire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Mountainaire.
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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
71.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kachina Boulevard
1811 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mountainaire Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountainaire Road
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Continue on Tonowanda
894 ft · 30 sec · Tonowanda
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Turn left onto West Osage
107 m · 18 sec · West Osage
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Turn right onto North Shoshone Street
36 m · 5 sec · North Shoshone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Shoshone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Mountainaire.
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
71.6 mi · 01h 12m
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 Sunny near Mountainaire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Mountainaire?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Tempe Junction and 73.6 miles from Mountainaire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Mountainaire.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
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 Cordes Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Mountainaire. Straight-line distance: 116.54 mi (187.56 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 Mountainaire
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 35.0852900, -111.6659900 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountainaire (-111.66599, 35.08529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.10 | $66.21 |
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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