How far is Arizona City, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Arizona City, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arizona City and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City and Tempe.
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Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Sunland Gin Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.7 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa-Globe
2951 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Mesa Globe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arizona City and Tempe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arizona City and Mostly Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arizona City to Tempe?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Arizona City and 29.4 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arizona City and Mostly Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Sacaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Casa Grande
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arizona City and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 47.57 mi (76.56 km).
#1 Arizona City
Census designated place
| Population | 10,475 |
| Coordinates | 32.7558900, -111.6709600 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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