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Cities Near Central City

Cities near Central City, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Alhambra, Tempe Junction, Peoria. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Central City, Arizona is Alhambra, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Alhambra6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Tempe Junction7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
Peoria14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Chandler16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley35 mi / 56 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Casas Adobes99 mi / 159 km2 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Central City

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Alhambra, Tempe Junction, Peoria, Chandler, Avondale. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Central City include Alhambra, Tempe Junction, Peoria, Chandler, Avondale. The closest is Alhambra, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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