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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.62 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.38 mi
29.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.62 mi
Kilometers
34.8 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 2:43 AM MST
Return by in Tolleson
Sat, Apr 11, 3:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tolleson
2026-04-11T02:15
Arrive Tempe Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 2:43 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tolleson
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Tolleson
10.8 mi
00h 13m
To Tempe Junction
10.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 92nd Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · North 92nd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · West Van Buren Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 91st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 91st Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1975 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Priest Drive, Center Parkway

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Red Mountain Freeeway

    576 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Priest Drive

    2743 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Priest Drive

    2801 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West University Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Farmer Avenue

    2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 13th Street

    72 m · 8 sec · West 13th Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
11.3 mi · 52%
Red Mountain Freeway
5.32 mi · 25%
West University Drive
0.97 mi · 4%
North 91st Avenue
0.78 mi · 4%
South Priest Drive
0.53 mi · 2%
North Priest Drive
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 13m from Tolleson
Leave By
7:34 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tolleson and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).

Tolleson

#1 Tolleson

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population7,564
Coordinates33.4500400, -112.2593200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.259319, 33.449873)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Tolleson and Tempe Junction. The current time is 02:15:43.

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.