Origin
Tempe Junction, AZ
Morning in Tempe Junction on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tempe Junction, AZ to Ajo, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tempe Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Ajo, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tempe Junction, AZ to Ajo, AZ covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Roosevelt Street, West Broadway Road, I 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.92 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.5 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Roosevelt Street | — | — |
| West Broadway Road | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Hohokam Expressway | — | — |
| Maricopa Freeway | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| AZ 347 South | — | — |
| West Queen Creek Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Roosevelt Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction, AZ and Ajo, AZ.
1
Start on West 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 13th Street
2
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Roosevelt Street
3
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Road
4
Continue on West Broadway Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Road
5
Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 10 East: Tucson
6
Merge slight left onto Hohokam Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hohokam Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: East Tucson
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10 East: East Tucson
8
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 347 South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
AZ 347 South
11
Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
12
Continue on North Maricopa Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North Maricopa Road
13
Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
16
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
32 mi
·
31 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
17
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Phoenix Ajo
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
AZ 85: Phoenix Ajo
19
Turn left onto Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
32 mi
·
36 min
·
Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
20
Continue on North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
21
Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
22
Continue on West Solana Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Solana Avenue
23
Continue on North Pizal Lane
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Pizal Lane
24
Continue on East Taladro Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Taladro Avenue
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, or about 1h 15m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ajo, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tempe Junction, 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 Tempe Junction, AZ
This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 62.5 miles from Tempe Junction, 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
$24.92 one way
$49.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $27.54 | $55.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Ajo, AZ
Morning in Ajo on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
MST
Current temp
84°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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?
125.1 mi in 2h 30m 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.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Roosevelt Street.
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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Ajo, AZ is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Ajo, 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 30m. Total distance: 125.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m 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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Ajo, 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 Ajo, 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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