How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rico and Phoenix is 150.83 miles (242.74 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is 150.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rio Rico to Phoenix with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rico, Arizona to Phoenix, Arizona is: 169.6 miles (272.95 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rico to Phoenix will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Rio Rico
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°28'17"N 110°58'35"W |
| Latitude | 31.4714800 |
| Longitude | -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is located in the Sonoran Desert, in central Arizona. Phoenix is a major center for the aerospace industry.
| Population | 1708127 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°26'54"N 112°4'27"W |
| Latitude | 33.4483800 |
| Longitude | -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Phoenix: West Washington Street (-112.074064,33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rico and Phoenix
The distance between Rio Rico and Phoenix is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rio Rico and Phoenix. The current time is 19:35:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.65 liters (5.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rico and Phoenix.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rico to Phoenix is $24.54 (diesel $28.01).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $24.54 | $26.51 | $28.22 | $28.01 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 11, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rico and Phoenix (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Rio Rico 192.77 miles (310 km)
Driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Rio Rico 163.88 miles (264 km)
