How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Paradise Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Paradise Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Paradise Valley.
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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
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Scottsdale Road
3 mi · 6 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Paradise Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Scottsdale Road
Continue on North Scottsdale Road
4.1 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Paradise Valley?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scottsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Tempe Junction and 5 miles from Paradise Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tempe Junction and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scottsdale.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13 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 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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