How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rico and Tempe Junction is 145.59 miles (234.3 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is 145.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Rio Rico to Tempe Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rico, Arizona to Tempe Junction, Arizona is: 163.88 miles (263.75 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rico to Tempe Junction will take approximately 02 hours 38 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 Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. Tempe Junction is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Tempe Junction Historical Society.
| Population | 158368 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°24'51"N 111°56'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.4142100 |
| Longitude | -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tempe Junction: West 13th Street (-111.943482,33.414724)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rico and Tempe Junction
The distance between Rio Rico and Tempe Junction is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Junction. The current time is 19:43:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.89 liters (5.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rico and Tempe Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rico to Tempe Junction is $23.72 (diesel $27.06).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $23.72 | $25.62 | $27.27 | $27.06 |
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 Junction (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
