Origin
Sells, AZ
Afternoon in Sells on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sells, 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
2h 9m
Distance
128.3 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sells, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Tempe Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Sells, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Road, San Miguel Road, West Tucson-Ajo Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from Sells, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | — | — |
| San Miguel Road | — | — |
| West Tucson-Ajo Highway | — | — |
| Route 15 | — | — |
| South Chuichu Road | — | — |
| West Hanna Street | — | — |
| South Trekell Road | — | — |
| I 8 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sells, AZ and Tempe Junction, AZ.
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Start on the route
20 ft
·
1 sec
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the route
2
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
4
Turn left onto Main Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Road
5
Continue on San Miguel Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Miguel Road
6
Turn left onto West Tucson-Ajo Highway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
7
Turn right onto Indian Route 15
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Indian Route 15
8
Continue on South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Chuichu Road
9
Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hanna Street
10
Turn left onto South Trekell Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Trekell Road
11
Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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I 8 East: Tucson
12
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
14
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
15
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Baseline Road
17
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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West Baseline Road
18
Turn left onto South Priest Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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South Priest Drive
19
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Road
20
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Roosevelt Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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West 13th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Sells, AZ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tempe Junction, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sells, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sells, AZ
This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Sells, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Sells, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.56 one way
$51.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.33 | $56.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.23 | $5.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Tempe Junction on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
128.3 mi in 2h 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Sells, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Sells, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sells, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tempe Junction, AZ before heading back.
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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