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

The distance between Scottsdale, AZ, and Tempe, AZ, is 27 mi by road.

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

The drive from Scottsdale, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, takes approximately 40 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Scottsdale, AZ, to Tempe, AZ, covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Tempe, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

Tempe, AZ lies roughly to the south of Scottsdale, AZ.

Which roads does the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ follow?

The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 326.

Scottsdale, AZ Tempe, AZ

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ takes about 40 min via AZ 101 Loop. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 27 mi

1 Depart straight onto North Via Ventosa 1 mi
2 Turn left onto East Foothills Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right onto North Church Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto East Pinnacle Peak Road 2 mi
5 Turn left onto North Pima Road 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto East Princess Drive 147 yd
7 Turn left onto North Pima Road 117 yd
8 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Pima Freeway 15 mi
10 Continue straight onto Price Freeway 3 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto South Price Road 149 yd
13 Turn right onto East Southern Avenue 3 mi
14 Turn left onto South McAllister Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn right onto East Manhatton Drive 122 yd
16 Arrive right onto East Manhatton Drive

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The return trip from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

326 chargers

AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ)CCS · 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ, 85282350 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
Kroger Frys 618 (Phoenix, AZ)CCS · 3246 E Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032350 kW

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Tempe, AZ → Phoenix, AZ25 mi · 35 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 Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} and Tempe, AZ, {toState} is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Tempe, AZ, {toState} covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Tempe, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?: Tempe, AZ lies roughly to the south of Scottsdale, AZ.
Which roads does the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ follow?: The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.
Are there charging stations between Scottsdale, AZ and Tempe, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 326.

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