How far is it from Phoenix, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, ?

The distance between Phoenix, AZ, and Tempe, AZ, is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Phoenix, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, ?

The drive from Phoenix, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Phoenix, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, ?

The fastest route from Phoenix, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Tempe, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

Tempe, AZ lies roughly to the south-east of Phoenix, AZ.

Are there charging stations between Phoenix, AZ and Tempe, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Phoenix, AZ to Tempe, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Best Buy Shops at Metro North (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 372.

Phoenix, AZ Tempe, AZ

Distance: 22 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Phoenix, AZ to Tempe, AZ takes about 35 min via AZ 51. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 22 mi

1 Depart right onto North 13th Avenue 116 yd
2 Turn left onto West Hatcher Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto North 7th Avenue 3 mi
4 Turn left onto West Glendale Avenue 3 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Piestewa Freeway 6 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Papago Freeway 2 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Papago Freeway 2 mi
9 Merge slightly right onto Maricopa Freeway 5 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto South Mill Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn right onto East Hermosa Drive 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn left onto South College Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn right onto East La Jolla Drive 1 mi
16 Turn right onto South La Corta Drive 93 yd
17 Continue left onto East Manhatton Drive 118 yd
18 Arrive left onto East Manhatton Drive

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The return trip from Tempe, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

372 chargers

AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ)CCS · 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ, 85282350 kW
Best Buy Shops at Metro NorthCCS, CHAdeMO · 2737 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85053350 kW
Chandler Fashion CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 3155 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226350 kW
Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek RdCCS · 20215 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85024350 kW
Kierland CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254350 kW

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Tempe, AZ → Scottsdale, AZ28 mi · 40 min Tempe, AZ → Lower Santan Village, AZ25 mi · 45 min Tempe, AZ → Guadalupe, AZ4 mi · 10 min Tempe, AZ → Chandler, AZ12 mi · 20 min Tempe, AZ → Paradise Valley, AZ14 mi · 30 min Tempe, AZ → Gilbert, AZ17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Phoenix, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Phoenix, AZ, {fromState} and Tempe, AZ, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Phoenix, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Phoenix, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Phoenix, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Tempe, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?: Tempe, AZ lies roughly to the south-east of Phoenix, AZ.
Are there charging stations between Phoenix, AZ and Tempe, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Phoenix, AZ to Tempe, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Best Buy Shops at Metro North (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 372.

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