Origin
Tempe Junction, AZ
Morning in Tempe Junction on Thursday
Local time
6:32 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tempe Junction, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
118 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tempe Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Chino Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tempe Junction, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 15m 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 $23.51 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
59 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 118 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m 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 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 118 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tempe Junction, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Chino Valley, 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 | — | — |
| AZ 69 North | — | — |
| Fain 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 Chino Valley, 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
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Maricopa Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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Maricopa Freeway
8
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41 mi
·
45 min
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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 right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
22 mi
·
25 min
·
AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
12
Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Fain Road
13
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
15
Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
102 ft
·
1 sec
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24
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 59 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, or about 1h 7m 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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino Valley, 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 118 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 59 mi from Tempe Junction, AZ · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chino Valley, AZ
The final approach into Chino Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chino Valley, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.51 one way
$47.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.97 | $51.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Chino Valley, AZ
Morning in Chino Valley on Thursday
Local time
6:32 AM
MST
Current temp
41°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
49 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 15m 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 Chino Valley, AZ covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 15m 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 59 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 $23.51 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 Chino Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tempe Junction, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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