How far is Tempe, AZ from Florence, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Florence, AZ is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Florence.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Continue on East Apache Boulevard
1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto US 60 East: Globe
2243 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
23.5 mi · 27 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2630 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Tempe and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Florence?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Tempe and 27.7 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
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 Apache Junction.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Florence. Straight-line distance: 40.15 mi (64.61 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 28,049 |
| Coordinates | 33.0314500, -111.3873400 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-111.38734, 33.03145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
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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