Origin
Avra Valley, AZ
Morning in Avra Valley on Saturday
Local time
10:15 AM
MST
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
88.8 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avra Valley, AZ
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Tempe Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 88.8-mile journey from Avra Valley, AZ, to Tempe Junction, AZ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Since it's a straightforward drive within the same state and region of the Desert Southwest, it's perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate using local roads like West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, and East Pinal Air Park Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $18 for fuel for this relatively short and direct route. It offers a practical way to travel between these two points in Arizona without the complexities of longer road trips.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 88.8-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the full 1 hour and 27 minutes. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, indicating frequent turns and changes in direction are part of the experience. This isn't a high-speed, straight-line dash; instead, it's a more engaged drive that requires constant attention to navigation as you weave through the local landscape. You'll likely experience a steady progression of Arizona's desert terrain without the interruption of freeway miles.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sandy Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sandy Street | — | — |
| North Trico Road | — | — |
| East Pinal Air Park Road | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| Maricopa Freeway | — | — |
| Baseline Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Sandy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley, AZ and Tempe Junction, AZ.
1
Start on North Luther Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Luther Road
2
Turn left onto West Sandy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sandy Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Trico Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pinal Air Park Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pinal Air Park Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
32 mi
·
32 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Baseline Road
10
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Baseline Road
11
Turn left onto South Priest Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Priest Drive
12
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Road
13
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Roosevelt Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West 13th Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Avra Valley, AZ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tempe Junction, AZ
The final approach into Tempe Junction, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.69 one way
$35.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $19.55 | $39.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tempe Junction, AZ
Morning in Tempe Junction on Saturday
Local time
10:15 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
38 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Avra Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avra Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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