Cities Near Phoenix
Cities near Phoenix, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Phoenix, Arizona is Tempe, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 33 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TempeUniversity town and a lake | 10 mi / 16 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ScottsdaleResorts and old town | 11 mi / 18 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| MesaMuseums and desert | 15 mi / 24 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SedonaRed-rock country | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| TucsonDesert museum and missions | 108 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Avondale | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Deer Valley | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Buckeye | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Tan Valley | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Casa Grande | 43 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Phoenix
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Sedona, Avondale. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Phoenix
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tucson. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Phoenix include Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Sedona, Tucson. The closest is Tempe, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.