How far is Youngtown, AZ from Tempe, AZ?

The driving distance from Youngtown, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.57 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.84 mi
41.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.84 mi
Kilometers
41.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.57 mi
Kilometers
55.64 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MST
Return by in Youngtown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngtown
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Tempe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Youngtown
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
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Youngtown
18 mi
00h 20m
To Tempe
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngtown and Tempe.

  1. 1

    Start on North 113th Avenue

    1300 ft · 45 sec · North 113th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jersey Avenue

    982 ft · 39 sec · West Jersey Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 111th Avenue

    2826 ft · 1 min · North 111th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

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

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive

    2346 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South McClintock Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard

    18 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
11.9 mi · 34%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.94 mi · 26%
Red Mountain Freeway
8.28 mi · 24%
Grand Avenue
2.3 mi · 7%
South McClintock Drive
1.5 mi · 4%
I 10 East
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 20m from Youngtown
Leave By
7:06 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngtown and Sunny near Tempe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngtown to Tempe?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Youngtown and 16.5 miles from Tempe.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngtown and Sunny near Tempe.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

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 Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 14.5 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 6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 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 Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngtown and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 25.84 mi (41.58 km).

Youngtown

#1 Youngtown

Town of the United States

Population6,913
Coordinates33.5939300, -112.3029400
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Tempe

#2 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: North 113th Avenue (-112.302909, 33.593931)
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.08
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.04 $12.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $5.57 $6.79 $13.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.77 $15.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngtown and Tempe. The current time is 23:18:21.

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.