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Trip from Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

100.6 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Tempe Junction, AZ, AZ

Tempe Junction, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Camp Verde, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, Maricopa Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.04 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

50.3 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Roosevelt 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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Camp Verde, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Roosevelt Street
West Broadway Road
Maricopa Freeway
Black Canyon Freeway
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Arizona Veterans Highway
General Crook Trail
South Access 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 Camp Verde, 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

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Broadway Road
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.6 mi · 1 min
6

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

3.1 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway
7

Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
8

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

41 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
9

Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
10

Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

23 mi · 23 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward General Crook Trail

0.5 mi · 1 min · General Crook Trail
13

Turn right onto South Access Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Access Road
14

Turn right onto West General Crook Trail

1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail
15

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South Main Street
16

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 50.3 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, or about 56m 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 22 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 56m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camp Verde, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tempe Junction, AZ

This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Tempe Junction, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.3 mi from Tempe Junction, AZ · 56m into the drive

census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New River, AZ

50 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

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New River, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Camp Verde, AZ

The final approach into Camp Verde, 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

$20.04 one way

$40.08 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $21.21 $42.42
premium $5.59 $22.14 $44.29
diesel $5.61 $22.21 $44.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.80 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tempe Junction, AZ

Morning in Tempe Junction on Thursday

Local time

9:38 AM

MST

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camp Verde, AZ

Morning in Camp Verde on Thursday

Local time

9:38 AM

MST

Current temp

45°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

45 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

1h 52m 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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Roosevelt Street, West Broadway Road, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.04 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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tempe Junction, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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