How far is Miami, AZ from Tempe, AZ?

The driving distance from Miami, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.58 mi
01h 14m
Flight
60.03 mi
96.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.03 mi
Kilometers
96.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.58 mi
Kilometers
113.58 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM MST
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Tempe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Gold Camp
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America

From Miami
35.3 mi
00h 37m
To Tempe
35.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Tempe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Live Oak Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    1762 ft · 23 sec · Price Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard

    2198 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Price Road

    92 m · 8 sec · South Price Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Broadway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    2572 ft · 57 sec · South McClintock Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard

    42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 61%
Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 31%
West Live Oak Street
1.72 mi · 2%
AZ 101 Loop North
1.64 mi · 2%
East Broadway Road
1.1 mi · 2%
South McClintock Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix–Globe Highway

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gold Camp
00h 37m from Miami
Leave By
4:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Tempe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Tempe?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Miami and 35.3 miles from Tempe.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Sunny near Tempe.

Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gold Camp, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold Camp.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

67 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

70 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

74 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

80 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 60.03 mi (96.61 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

Population1,792
Coordinates33.3992200, -110.8687200
Altitude1037
CountryUnited States
Tempe

#2 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.868951, 33.399086)
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $5.57 $13.86 $27.72
Diesel $6.37 $15.85 $31.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Tempe. The current time is 22:07:45.

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.