How far is Casa Blanca, AZ from Tempe, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Blanca, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.48 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.38 mi
32.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.38 mi
Kilometers
32.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.66 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM MST
Return by in Casa Blanca
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Blanca
2026-04-15T03:58
Arrive Tempe
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Casa Blanca
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Casa Blanca
14.6 mi
00h 18m
To Tempe
16.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Blanca and Tempe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Blanca and Tempe.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wren Street

    1265 ft · 57 sec · West Wren Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Preschool Road

    633 ft · 33 sec · North Preschool Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Casa Blanca Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Casa Blanca Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1704 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    13.7 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa-Globe

    2951 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Mesa Globe

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive

    2174 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South McClintock Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard

    42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Blanca and Tempe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
13.7 mi · 43%
Maricopa Freeway
5.92 mi · 19%
West Casa Blanca Road
2.45 mi · 8%
Superstition Freeway
2.44 mi · 8%
South McClintock Drive
2.04 mi · 6%
US 60 East
1.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

13.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 18m from Casa Blanca
Leave By
7:18 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Blanca and Sunny near Tempe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Blanca to Tempe?

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Casa Blanca and 16.8 miles from Tempe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Blanca and Sunny near Tempe.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Blanca and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).

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#1 Casa Blanca

Casa Blanca is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1203300, -111.8881900
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Tempe

#2 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Wren Street (-111.888191, 33.119615)
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.50 $10.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.93 $11.85
Premium $5.57 $6.18 $12.36
Diesel $6.37 $7.07 $14.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Blanca and Tempe. The current time is 03:58:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.