How far is Tempe, AZ from Gold Camp, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.18 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.18 mi
Kilometers
74.32 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold Camp
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM MST
Return by in Tempe
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe
2026-04-19T07:10
Arrive Gold Camp
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tempe
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Apache Junction
AZ

A town in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Tempe
23.1 mi
00h 33m
To Gold Camp
23.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Gold Camp.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Gold Camp.

  1. 1

    Start on East Apache Boulevard

    925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Apache Boulevard

    1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 60 East: Globe

    2243 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Superstition Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    14.8 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward North Queen Valley Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Queen Anne Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive

    2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Jacque Drive

    158 m · 18 sec · North Jacque Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Diane Drive

    1777 ft · 1 min · East Diane Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive

    977 ft · 44 sec · North Sharon Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Kirk Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · West Kirk Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kirk Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Gold Camp.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Superstition Freeway
23.5 mi · 51%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.8 mi · 32%
North Queen Valley Road
3.05 mi · 7%
South McClintock Drive
2.03 mi · 4%
North Queen Anne Drive
0.85 mi · 2%
East Queen Valley Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Superstition Freeway

Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apache Junction
00h 33m from Tempe
Leave By
4:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tempe and Mostly Sunny near Gold Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Gold Camp?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Tempe and 23.1 miles from Gold Camp.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tempe and Mostly Sunny near Gold Camp.

Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

43 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

54 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Gold Camp. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 km).

Tempe

#1 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gold Camp

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America

Population10,159
Coordinates33.2936700, -111.3042900
Altitude604
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe (-111.90931, 33.41477)
End: Gold Camp (-111.30429, 33.29367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.14
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.07 $16.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.70 $17.40
Premium $5.57 $9.07 $18.15
Diesel $6.37 $10.38 $20.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tempe and Gold Camp. The current time is 07:10:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.