Origin
Tempe Junction, AZ
Late night in Tempe Junction on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tempe Junction, AZ to Picture Rocks, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
96.8 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tempe Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Picture Rocks, AZ
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Tempe Junction, AZ to Picture Rocks, AZ covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.87 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
48.4 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 96.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Picture Rocks, AZ is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Picture Rocks, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Roosevelt Street | — | — |
| West Broadway Road | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Hohokam Expressway | — | — |
| Maricopa Freeway | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| Marana 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 Picture Rocks, 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
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
10
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36 mi
·
36 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Marana Road
12
Turn right onto North Sandario Road
341 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Sandario Road
13
Turn right onto West Marana Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Marana Road
14
Turn right onto Marana Main Street
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marana Main Street
15
Continue on West Marana Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Marana Road
16
Turn left onto North Sanders Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Sanders Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avra Valley Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avra Valley Road
18
Turn sharp left onto Clayton Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Clayton Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Twin Peaks Road
20
Turn right onto North Sanders Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sanders Road
21
Turn right onto West Emigh Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Emigh Road
22
Keep slight left to continue on North Avra Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Avra Road
23
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 48.4 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, or about 57m 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Picture Rocks, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 96.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 48.4 mi from Tempe Junction, AZ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Tempe Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Picture Rocks, AZ
The final approach into Picture Rocks, 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
$18.87 one way
$37.74 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $20.34 | $40.69 |
| premium | $5.57 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Picture Rocks, AZ
Late night in Picture Rocks on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
MST
Current temp
88°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 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 55m 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 Picture Rocks, AZ covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, I 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 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 $18.87 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 Picture Rocks, AZ is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Picture Rocks, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tempe Junction, AZ to Picture Rocks, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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