How far is Tempe, AZ from Sun Lakes, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Sun Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Sun Lakes.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Price Road
2976 ft · 1 min · South Price Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop South
2186 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Price Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Price Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alma School Road
2155 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto South Alma School Road
5 mi · 9 min · South Alma School Road
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Turn right onto East Riggs Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto South Glenburn Drive
2831 ft · 2 min · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn right onto East Bud Court
44 m · 5 sec · East Bud Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bud Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Sun Lakes.
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.
Price Freeway
Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
7.13 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tempe and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Sun Lakes?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Tempe and 9.1 miles from Sun Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chandler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Sun Lakes. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.86 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Lakes (-111.87542, 33.21116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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