How far is Tempe, AZ from Casa Blanca, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.61 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.38 mi
32.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.38 mi
Kilometers
32.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Blanca
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 AM MST
Return by in Tempe
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe
2026-04-15T06:00
Arrive Casa Blanca
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tempe
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Tempe
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To Casa Blanca
14.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Casa Blanca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Casa Blanca.

  1. 1

    Start on East Apache Boulevard

    925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Apache Boulevard

    1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South McClintock Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix

    1823 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    14 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North

    1058 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Casa Blanca Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Casa Blanca Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Preschool Road

    633 ft · 33 sec · North Preschool Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Wren Street

    1265 ft · 55 sec · West Wren Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Casa Blanca.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
14 mi · 47%
Maricopa Freeway
6.12 mi · 21%
Superstition Freeway
2.5 mi · 8%
West Casa Blanca Road
2.45 mi · 8%
South McClintock Drive
1.96 mi · 7%
I 10 East
1.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

14 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 19m from Tempe
Leave By
7:12 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Tempe and Sunny near Casa Blanca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Casa Blanca?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Tempe and 14.8 miles from Casa Blanca.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Tempe and Sunny near Casa Blanca.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Casa Blanca. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).

Tempe

#1 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
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#2 Casa Blanca

Casa Blanca is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1203300, -111.8881900
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe (-111.90931, 33.41477)
End: Casa Blanca (-111.88819, 33.12033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.40
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.60 $11.21
Premium $5.57 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $6.37 $6.68 $13.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tempe and Casa Blanca. The current time is 06:00:23.

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.