Day trip from Phoenix to Tempe
Tempe lies 16 km (10 mi) east of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 16 km (10 mi) apart, Tempe is a realistic day trip from Phoenix: about 15 min each way by road.
| Phoenix | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 85280–85288 |
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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Common questions
How far is Tempe from Phoenix?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line, east of Phoenix; by road roughly 19 km (12 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Tempe by road?
About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Tempe?
No, both are on America/Phoenix at the moment.
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.