Tempe, AZ Road Trips

Tempe, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tempe, AZ spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

207.4 mi

Bisbee, AZ

Quickest Drive

19m

Phoenix, 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.

Kingman, AZ to Tempe, AZ 201.5 mi · 4h 8m Whiteriver, AZ to Tempe, AZ 169.3 mi · 3h 18m Benson, AZ to Tempe, AZ 158.4 mi · 2h 28m Prescott, AZ to Tempe, AZ 110.9 mi · 1h 53m

Continue From Tempe, AZ

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

Tempe, AZ to Bisbee, AZ 207.4 mi · 3h 54m Tempe, AZ to Clifton, AZ 197.7 mi · 4h 22m Tempe, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ 162.3 mi · 3h 37m Tempe, AZ to Pima, AZ 146.2 mi · 3h 10m

Trips from Tempe, AZ

Tempe, AZ to Bisbee, AZ

207.4 mi 3h 54m

Tempe, AZ to Clifton, AZ

197.7 mi 4h 22m

Tempe, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

162.3 mi 3h 37m

Tempe, AZ to Pima, AZ

146.2 mi 3h 10m

Tempe, AZ to Salome, AZ

128.7 mi 2h 21m

Tempe, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ

102.2 mi 1h 54m

Tempe, AZ to Marana, AZ

89.4 mi 1h 39m

Tempe, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ

77.7 mi 1h 31m

Tempe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

44.3 mi 50m

Tempe, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

33.5 mi 50m

Tempe, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ

22.4 mi 32m

Tempe, AZ to Chandler, AZ

14.3 mi 20m

Tempe, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

13.3 mi 20m

Tempe, AZ to Gilbert, AZ

11.7 mi 21m

Driving from Tempe, AZ

On average, trips departing from Tempe, AZ run 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 207 miles (4h 22m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Tempe, AZ include Bisbee, AZ (207.4 mi, 3h 54m), Clifton, AZ (197.7 mi, 4h 22m), Swift Trail Junction, AZ (162.3 mi, 3h 37m), Pima, AZ (146.2 mi, 3h 10m), and Salome, AZ (128.7 mi, 2h 21m). 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 89-mile trip from Tempe, AZ, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Tempe, AZ and 16 routes heading into Tempe, AZ, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 207 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tempe, AZ covers 207 miles and takes approximately 4h 22m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Tempe, AZ runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 89-mile trip from Tempe, AZ costs roughly $17 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 Bisbee, AZ, Clifton, AZ, Swift Trail Junction, AZ and Pima, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.