How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rico and Tempe is 144.87 miles (233.14 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Tempe, AZ is 144.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rio Rico to Tempe with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rico, Arizona to Tempe, Arizona is: 167.9 miles (270.22 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rico to Tempe will take approximately 02 hours 42 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 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the East Valley region of Arizona. Tempe is known for its many universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Tempe Town Lake and the Phoenix Art Museum.
| Population | 200402 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°24'53"N 111°54'34"W |
| Latitude | 33.4147700 |
| Longitude | -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tempe: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309,33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rico and Tempe
The distance between Rio Rico and Tempe is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Tempe. The current time is 19:35:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.43 liters (5.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rico and Tempe.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rico to Tempe is $24.3 (diesel $27.73).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $24.3 | $26.25 | $27.94 | $27.73 |
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 Tempe (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)
