How far is Peridot, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Peridot, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peridot and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peridot and Tempe.
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Start on Indian Route 170
1.2 km · 1 min · Indian Route 170
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Continue on Indian Route 170
796 ft · 18 sec · Indian Route 170
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
17.9 mi · 22 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
1762 ft · 23 sec · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard
2198 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto South Price Road
92 m · 8 sec · South Price Road
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Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Road
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2572 ft · 57 sec · 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 Peridot 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–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.
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.
Sunny leaving Peridot and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peridot to Tempe?
The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Peridot and 49.3 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.18 one way or $34.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peridot and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Superior
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peridot and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.52 km).
#1 Peridot
Census-designated place in Gila and Graham counties in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,350 |
| Coordinates | 33.3103400, -110.4553800 |
| Altitude | 800 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
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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