Origin
Tempe Junction, AZ
Night in Tempe Junction on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tempe Junction, AZ to Anthem, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 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
Anthem, AZ
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
Tempe Junction, AZ to Anthem, AZ is 41.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. You'll be sticking to major freeways for almost the entire journey, making it a quick and efficient drive. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points with minimal fuss and want to maximize your time at your destination. It's a practical option for a quick transit rather than an extended sightseeing tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 30.6 mi | 34m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| West Broadway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Roosevelt Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 41st Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 13th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Anthem Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 30.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction, AZ and Anthem, 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
·
30 sec
·
West Broadway Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 10; US 60
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 17; US 60
31 mi
·
34 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto West Anthem Way
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Anthem Way
11
Turn slight left
291 ft
·
16 sec
12
Turn left onto North 41st Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 41st Drive
13
Turn left
78 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right
241 ft
·
17 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Roosevelt Street
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Broadway Road
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Anthem Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Anthem, AZ
Night in Anthem on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly a highway-focused experience, with 91% of the 41.7 miles spent on high-speed freeways. You'll encounter the Black Canyon Freeway as the main artery for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.6 miles. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, characterized by multiple lanes and typical freeway conditions. The Maricopa Freeway and West Broadway Road will feature briefly as you navigate the initial and final segments of your trip. Overall, it's a predictable and fast-moving route.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and Maricopa Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Roosevelt Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Roosevelt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Broadway Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Anthem, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Roosevelt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Broadway Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anthem, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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