Tempe, AZ Road Trips

Tempe, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 24 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 111 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tempe, AZ spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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Trip Routes

73

Longest Drive

380.2 mi

Colorado City, AZ

Quickest Drive

13m

Scottsdale, AZ

Plan Around Tempe, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tempe, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colorado City, AZ to Tempe, AZ 380.2 mi · 7h 32m Fredonia, AZ to Tempe, AZ 348.5 mi · 6h 53m Pinon, AZ to Tempe, AZ 312.1 mi · 6h 2m Grand Canyon, AZ to Tempe, AZ 238.5 mi · 4h 27m

Continue From Tempe, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tempe, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ 248.8 mi · 4h 52m Tempe, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ 217 mi · 4h 8m Tempe, AZ to Bisbee, AZ 207.4 mi · 3h 54m Tempe, AZ to Saint David, AZ 163.8 mi · 2h 59m

Trips from Tempe, AZ

Tempe, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ

248.8 mi 4h 52m

Tempe, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ

217 mi 4h 8m

Tempe, AZ to Bisbee, AZ

207.4 mi 3h 54m

Tempe, AZ to Saint David, AZ

163.8 mi 2h 59m

Tempe, AZ to Mescal, AZ

149.8 mi 2h 43m

Tempe, AZ to Pima, AZ

146.2 mi 3h 10m

Tempe, AZ to Arivaca Junction, AZ

144.5 mi 2h 37m

Tempe, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ

140.8 mi 2h 30m

Tempe, AZ to Salome, AZ

128.7 mi 2h 21m

Tempe, AZ to Ajo, AZ

126.8 mi 2h 33m

Tempe, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ

122.4 mi 2h 24m

Tempe, AZ to Tucson, AZ

112.4 mi 2h 5m

Tempe, AZ to South Tucson, AZ

111.3 mi 2h

Tempe, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ

102.2 mi 1h 54m

Tempe, AZ to San Carlos, AZ

101.5 mi 2h 17m

Tempe, AZ to Tortolita, AZ

101.4 mi 1h 55m

Tempe, AZ to Marana, AZ

89.4 mi 1h 39m

Tempe, AZ to Tonto Basin, AZ

81.6 mi 1h 44m

Driving from Tempe, AZ

On average, trips departing from Tempe, AZ run 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 249 miles (4h 52m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Tempe, AZ include Mohave Valley, AZ (248.8 mi, 4h 52m), Peach Springs, AZ (217 mi, 4h 8m), Bisbee, AZ (207.4 mi, 3h 54m), Saint David, AZ (163.8 mi, 2h 59m), and Mescal, AZ (149.8 mi, 2h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 111-mile trip from Tempe, AZ, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Tempe, AZ and 49 routes heading into Tempe, AZ, covering 73 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 249 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tempe, AZ covers 249 miles and takes approximately 4h 52m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Tempe, AZ runs about 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 111-mile trip from Tempe, AZ costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tempe, AZ include Mohave Valley, AZ, Peach Springs, AZ, Bisbee, AZ and Saint David, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.