How far is Tempe, AZ from Blackwater, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Blackwater, AZ is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Blackwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Blackwater.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Continue on East Apache Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Price Road
2976 ft · 1 min · South Price Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop South
2186 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Price Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Price Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
1830 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
80 m · 9 sec · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
16.9 mi · 24 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn left onto Blackwater School Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Blackwater School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackwater School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Blackwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Clear leaving Tempe and Sunny near Blackwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Blackwater?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Tempe and 19.6 miles from Blackwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Tempe and Sunny near Blackwater.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Blackwater. Straight-line distance: 32.54 mi (52.37 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackwater
Blackwater is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0311700, -111.5826300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackwater (-111.58263, 33.03117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
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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