How far is Tolleson, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Tolleson, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tolleson and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tolleson and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North 92nd Drive
54 m · 8 sec · North 92nd Drive
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto North 91st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 91st Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1975 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Priest Drive, Center Parkway
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Red Mountain Freeeway
576 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway
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Turn right onto North Priest Drive
2743 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive
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Continue on South Priest Drive
2801 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive
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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 Farmer Avenue
2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 13th Street
72 m · 8 sec · West 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tolleson and Tempe Junction.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Papago Freeway
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
9.88 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Tolleson and Clear near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tolleson to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Tolleson and 10.8 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Tolleson and Clear near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tolleson and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).
#1 Tolleson
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 7,564 |
| Coordinates | 33.4500400, -112.2593200 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
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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