How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Salome, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Salome, AZ is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Salome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Salome.
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Start on West 13th Street
72 m · 13 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto South Farmer Avenue
2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue
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Turn left onto West University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West University Drive
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Turn right onto South Priest Drive
2752 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive
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Continue on North Priest Drive
3261 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive
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Take the ramp left toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ-143 South: Sky Harbor Airport
739 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West: Phoenix
2008 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
79.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vicksburg Road
2129 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Vicksburg Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Vicksburg Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
2 m · 1 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Avenue A
1387 ft · 27 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Salome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
79.6 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tempe Junction and Partly Sunny near Salome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Salome?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Tempe Junction and 63.3 miles from Salome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tempe Junction and Partly Sunny near Salome.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
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 Buckeye.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Salome. Straight-line distance: 99.46 mi (160.07 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 Salome
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,530 |
| Coordinates | 33.7811400, -113.6146500 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salome (-113.61465, 33.78114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
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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