Day trip from San Luis Río Colorado to Tempe
Tempe lies 288 km (179 mi) north-east of San Luis Río Colorado, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Tempe is a realistic day trip from San Luis Río Colorado: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.
| San Luis Río Colorado | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 176,685 | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
What changes when you arrive in Tempe
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Tempe
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Art Museum | 60,000 | — |
The busiest is Arizona State University Art Museum at 60,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tempe
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Staying in Tempe
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Book a hotel in Tempe
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from San Luis Río Colorado?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Luis Río Colorado; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Luis Río Colorado to Tempe by road?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Luis Río Colorado and Tempe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tempe?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.