How far is Tempe, AZ from Three Points, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Three Points, AZ is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 23m.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Three Points.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Three Points.
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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
1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1823 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
2167 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road
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Turn right onto West Marana Road
2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn right onto Marana Main Street
143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street
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Continue on West Marana Road
2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avra Valley Road
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
23 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
18.3 mi · 30 min · North Sandario Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ajo Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ajo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Three Points.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Tempe and Sunny near Three Points.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Three Points?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Tempe and 59.7 miles from Three Points.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Three Points.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Three Points. Straight-line distance: 98.72 mi (158.87 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Three Points
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,581 |
| Coordinates | 32.0767500, -111.3137100 |
| Altitude | 775 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Points (-111.31371, 32.07675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
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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