Tempe Junction, AZ Road Trips

With 19 routes heading out and 13 heading in, Tempe Junction, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 109 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tempe Junction, AZ spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

368.6 mi

Lukachukai, AZ

Quickest Drive

21m

Chandler, AZ

Plan Around Tempe Junction, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tempe Junction, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lukachukai, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ 368.6 mi · 6h 11m Tuba City, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ 230.9 mi · 4h 20m Tombstone, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ 177.8 mi · 3h 22m Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ 163.8 mi · 3h 39m

Continue From Tempe Junction, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tempe Junction, AZ to Lukachukai, AZ 336 mi · 7h 10m Tempe Junction, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ 232.1 mi · 4h 48m Tempe Junction, AZ to Clifton, AZ 199.3 mi · 4h 23m Tempe Junction, AZ to Tombstone, AZ 178.5 mi · 3h 21m

Trips from Tempe Junction, AZ

Tempe Junction, AZ to Lukachukai, AZ

336 mi 7h 10m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

232.1 mi 4h 48m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Clifton, AZ

199.3 mi 4h 23m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Tombstone, AZ

178.5 mi 3h 21m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

163.9 mi 3h 39m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Safford, AZ

156.6 mi 3h 27m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Whetstone, AZ

151.8 mi 2h 42m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Pima, AZ

147.8 mi 3h 12m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Tucson, AZ

112 mi 1h 49m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Globe, AZ

78.9 mi 1h 45m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ

76.1 mi 1h 29m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Eloy, AZ

59.5 mi 1h 6m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Buckeye, AZ

45.2 mi 58m

Tempe Junction, AZ to El Mirage, AZ

35.1 mi 47m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ

23.6 mi 34m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Tolleson, AZ

21.8 mi 30m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ

19.8 mi 28m

Tempe Junction, AZ to Glendale, AZ

19.2 mi 27m

Driving from Tempe Junction, AZ

On average, trips departing from Tempe Junction, AZ run 109 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 336 miles (7h 10m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Tempe Junction, AZ most often head toward Lukachukai, AZ (336 mi, 7h 10m), Bullhead City, AZ (232.1 mi, 4h 48m), Clifton, AZ (199.3 mi, 4h 23m), Tombstone, AZ (178.5 mi, 3h 21m), and Swift Trail Junction, AZ (163.9 mi, 3h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 109-mile trip from Tempe Junction, AZ, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Tempe Junction, AZ and 13 routes heading into Tempe Junction, AZ, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 336 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tempe Junction, AZ covers 336 miles and takes approximately 7h 10m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Tempe Junction, AZ runs about 109 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 109-mile trip from Tempe Junction, AZ costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tempe Junction, AZ include Lukachukai, AZ, Bullhead City, AZ, Clifton, AZ and Tombstone, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.