How far is Sells, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Sells, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sells and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sells and Tempe.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
731 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
684 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Main Road
1038 ft · 45 sec · Main Road
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Continue on San Miguel Road
3104 ft · 1 min · San Miguel Road
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Turn left onto West Tucson-Ajo Highway
21.2 mi · 25 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Route 15
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Continue on South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
2244 ft · 47 sec · South Trekell Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.5 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa-Globe
2951 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Mesa Globe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · 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 Sells and Tempe.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indian Route 15
Turn right onto Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Sells and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sells to Tempe?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Sells and 67.4 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 2:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sells and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
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 Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sells and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 103.84 mi (167.12 km).
#1 Sells
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 31.9120200, -111.8812300 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
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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