How far is Vail, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Vail and Tempe is 117.31 miles (188.79 km).
Flight distance from Vail, AZ to Tempe, AZ is 117.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Vail to Tempe with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Vail, Arizona to Tempe, Arizona is: 133.53 miles (214.9 km) by car.
Driving from Vail to Tempe will take approximately 02 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Vail
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°2'52"N 110°42'43"W |
| Latitude | 32.0478600 |
| Longitude | -110.7120300 |
| Altitude | 986 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the East Valley region of Arizona. Tempe is known for its many universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Tempe Town Lake and the Phoenix Art Museum.
| Population | 200402 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°24'53"N 111°54'34"W |
| Latitude | 33.4147700 |
| Longitude | -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tempe: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309,33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time Between Vail and Tempe
The distance between Vail and Tempe is 215 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Vail and Tempe. The current time is 04:12:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.84 liters (4.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vail and Tempe.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vail to Tempe is $19.32 (diesel $22.05).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $19.32 | $20.87 | $22.22 | $22.05 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Vail and Tempe (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Vail 158.4 miles (255 km)
Driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Vail 129.51 miles (208 km)
