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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.33 mi
01h 48m
Flight
84.21 mi
135.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.21 mi
Kilometers
135.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.24 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tempe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM MST
Return by in Peridot
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peridot
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Tempe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peridot
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
Superior
AZ

Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Peridot
49 mi
00h 54m
To Tempe
49.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°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 Peridot and Tempe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Route 170

    1.2 km · 1 min · Indian Route 170

  2. 2

    Continue on Indian Route 170

    796 ft · 18 sec · Indian Route 170

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  10. 10

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    1762 ft · 23 sec · Price Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road, Apache Boulevard

    2198 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Price Road

    92 m · 8 sec · South Price Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broadway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    2572 ft · 57 sec · South McClintock Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard

    42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 44%
Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 22%
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
17.9 mi · 18%
US 60
3.95 mi · 4%
East Ash Street
2.29 mi · 2%
West Live Oak Street
1.94 mi · 2%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
00h 54m from Peridot
Leave By
2:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Superior, 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 Superior.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

86 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

89 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

92 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

99 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peridot and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.52 km).

Peridot

#1 Peridot

Census-designated place in Gila and Graham counties in Arizona, United States

Population1,350
Coordinates33.3103400, -110.4553800
Altitude800
CountryUnited States
Tempe

#2 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.455456, 33.310166)
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $17.18
Round trip
$34.36
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peridot and Tempe. The current time is 22:04:40.

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.