How far is Tombstone, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Tombstone, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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.
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tombstone and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tombstone and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
90 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
568 ft · 30 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Fremont Street
1396 ft · 24 sec · East Fremont Street
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Continue on North Sumner Street
683 ft · 12 sec · North Sumner Street
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Continue on State Route 80
11.8 mi · 18 min · State Route 80
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Continue on South Lee Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Lee Street
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Continue on East Patton Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Patton Street
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Continue on State Route 80
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 80
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Turn left
19 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tucson
43.6 mi · 46 min
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
1703 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Baseline Road
1279 ft · 35 sec · West Baseline Road
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Turn left onto South Priest Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Priest Drive
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Road
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
1342 ft · 48 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 Tombstone and Tempe Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
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 Tombstone 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 Tombstone to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Tombstone and 89.5 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tombstone and Clear near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
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 Marana.
Tucson
Benson
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tombstone and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 160.46 mi (258.24 km).
#1 Tombstone
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 31.7128700, -110.0675800 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.07 | $70.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.11 | $80.21 |
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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