How far is Tempe, AZ from Oracle, AZ?

The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Oracle, AZ is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.39 mi
02h 17m
Flight
86.23 mi
138.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.23 mi
Kilometers
138.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.44 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oracle
Sun, May 3, 3:51 AM MST
Return by in Tempe
Sun, May 3, 6:09 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tempe
2026-05-03T01:34
Arrive Oracle
Sun, May 3, 3:51 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tempe
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Florence
AZ

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Tempe
54.2 mi
01h 08m
To Oracle
54.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM MST
Wind
16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Oracle.

  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

    Turn left onto US 60 East: Globe

    2243 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Superstition Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson

    2630 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

    35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 79

    1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West American Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West American Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Evergreen Drive

    77 m · 9 sec · Evergreen Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 33%
Superstition Freeway
23.5 mi · 22%
AZ 79 South
16.2 mi · 15%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 11%
Tucson-Globe Highway
9.15 mi · 8%
South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.19 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pinal Pioneer Parkway

Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

35.9 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 08m from Tempe
Leave By
1:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tempe and Mostly Cloudy near Oracle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Oracle?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Tempe and 54.2 miles from Oracle.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tempe and Mostly Cloudy near Oracle.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Maricopa

62 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

73 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

75 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

89 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Oracle. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.77 km).

Tempe

#1 Tempe

The third most populous city in Arizona.

Population200,402
Coordinates33.4147700, -111.9093100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Oracle

#2 Oracle

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population3,686
Coordinates32.6109100, -110.7709300
Altitude1379
CountryUnited States
Start: Tempe (-111.90931, 33.41477)
End: Oracle (-110.77093, 32.61091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.92
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.96 $37.92
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.44 $40.89
Premium $5.57 $21.32 $42.64
Diesel $6.37 $24.38 $48.76

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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There is no time difference between Tempe and Oracle. The current time is 01:34:38.

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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.