How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Saint Johns, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Saint Johns, AZ is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.37 mi
04h 34m
Flight
166.1 mi
267.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.1 mi
Kilometers
267.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.37 mi
Kilometers
340.16 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Johns
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM MST
Return by in Tempe Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe Junction
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Saint Johns
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tempe Junction
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Tempe Junction
105.6 mi
02h 17m
To Saint Johns
105.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 28 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Saint Johns.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Saint Johns.

  1. 1

    Start on West 13th Street

    1093 ft · 41 sec · West 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Mill Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South Mill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 60 East: Mesa

    1793 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    25.3 mi · 29 min · Superstition Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Deuce of Clubs

    4.7 mi · 9 min · West Deuce of Clubs

  15. 15

    Continue on Show Low-Springerville-East Highway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway

    33.4 mi · 49 min · Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Commercial Street

    1239 ft · 44 sec · Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto White Mountain Drive

    22 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Saint Johns.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 39%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 20%
Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway
33.4 mi · 16%
Superstition Freeway
25.3 mi · 12%
Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
9.22 mi · 4%
West Deuce of Clubs
4.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway

83.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
02h 17m from Tempe Junction
Leave By
7:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Mostly Sunny near Saint Johns.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Saint Johns?

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Tempe Junction and 105.7 miles from Saint Johns.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 7:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.93 one way or $73.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Mostly Sunny near Saint Johns.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Globe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Globe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Saint Johns. Straight-line distance: 166.1 mi (267.32 km).

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#1 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Saint Johns

#2 Saint Johns

City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population3,526
Coordinates34.5058700, -109.3609300
Altitude1731
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe Junction (-111.94348, 33.41421)
End: Saint Johns (-109.36093, 34.50587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $36.93
Round trip
$73.87
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.93 $73.87
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.82 $79.64
Premium $5.57 $41.52 $83.04
Diesel $6.37 $47.49 $94.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tempe Junction and Saint Johns. The current time is 23:48:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.