How far is Youngtown, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?

The driving distance from Youngtown, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 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 Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 5:12 PM MST
Return by in Youngtown
Wed, Apr 22, 5:54 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngtown
2026-04-22T16:30
Arrive Tempe Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 5:12 PM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
17.1 mi
00h 20m
To Tempe Junction
16.8 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
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Priest Drive, Center Parkway

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Red Mountain Freeeway

    576 ft · 18 sec · Red Mountain Freeeway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Priest Drive

    2743 ft · 1 min · North Priest Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Priest Drive

    2801 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West University Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Farmer Avenue

    2642 ft · 2 min · South Farmer Avenue

  20. 20

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

    72 m · 8 sec · West 13th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngtown 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
11.9 mi · 35%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.94 mi · 26%
Red Mountain Freeway
5.32 mi · 16%
Grand Avenue
2.3 mi · 7%
West University Drive
0.97 mi · 3%
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
+9.7 mi
24.2 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 Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 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 17.1 miles from Youngtown and 16.8 miles from Tempe Junction.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 6.9 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
El Mirage City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

El Mirage City Hall

El Mirage , AZ
10000 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 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 Junction. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).

Youngtown

#1 Youngtown

Town of the United States

Population6,913
Coordinates33.5939300, -112.3029400
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Tempe Junction

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population158,368
Coordinates33.4142100, -111.9434800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: North 113th Avenue (-112.302909, 33.593931)
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $5.57 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $6.37 $7.58 $15.15

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngtown and Tempe Junction. The current time is 16:30:28.

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.