How far is Tempe, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Tempe and Phoenix is 9.78 miles (15.74 km).

Flight distance from Tempe, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is 9.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Tempe, Arizona to Phoenix, Arizona is: 13.36 miles (21.49 km) by car.

Driving from Tempe to Phoenix will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Phoenix

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is located in the Sonoran Desert, in central Arizona. Phoenix is a major center for the aerospace industry.

Population 1708127
GPS Coordinates 33°26'54"N 112°4'27"W
Latitude 33.4483800
Longitude -112.0740400
Altitude 331
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Tempe and Phoenix

The distance between Tempe and Phoenix is 21 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 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 Tempe and Phoenix. The current time is 03:53:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.78 liters (0.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tempe and Phoenix.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tempe to Phoenix is $1.93 (diesel $2.21).

Arizona gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.1 $4.43 $4.72 $4.68
Total $1.93 $2.09 $2.22 $2.21

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 November 16, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Tempe and Phoenix (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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