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Cities Near Tempe

Cities near Tempe, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Tempe, Arizona is Mesa, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 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
Mesa5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Ahwatukee Foothills7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Chandler8 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Central City9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Maryvale17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Surprise29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Tempe

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler, Central City, Maryvale. 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 Tempe include Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler, Central City, Maryvale. The closest is Mesa, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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