Day trip from Tucson to Tempe
Tempe lies 161 km (100 mi) north-west of Tucson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 161 km (100 mi) apart, Tempe is a realistic day trip from Tucson: about 2 h 37 min each way by road.
| Tucson | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 542,629 | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 85701–85775 | 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 Tucson?
161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tucson; by road roughly 197 km (122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tucson to Tempe by road?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson 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.