How far is Tempe, AZ from Summit, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Summit, AZ is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Summit.
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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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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1823 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
1591 ft · 21 sec · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Avenue, 4th Avenue
1651 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
122 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 6th Avenue
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Continue on South Nogales Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Nogales Highway
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Turn left onto South Old Nogales Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · South Old Nogales Highway
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Turn left onto East Summit Street
723 ft · 20 sec · East Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Summit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Summit?
The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Tempe and 60.1 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 $19.86 one way or $39.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Summit. Straight-line distance: 108.49 mi (174.6 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
Situated in the Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 2,621 feet, this census-designated place is located immediately south of Tucson along the Interstate 19 corridor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0670200, -110.9514800 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-110.95148, 32.06702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $4.67 | $19.86 | $39.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $22.79 | $45.59 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $26.66 | $53.31 |
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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