Cities near Phoenix, AZ
Quick answer
The nearest major metro to Phoenix is Mesa, AZ, 13 miles east — roughly 26 min by road. Its combined sales tax rate is 8.3% against 8.6% in Phoenix.
Distance to nearby metros
Great-circle distance from the Phoenix centroid (33.451, -112.069).
| Metro | Straight line | Est. drive | Direction | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 12.8 mi | 26 min | east | 8.3% |
| Chandler, AZ | 14.5 mi | 30 min | southeast | 7.8% |
| Tucson, AZ | 106.7 mi | 2 hr 4 min | southeast | 8.7% |
| Henderson, NV | 240.1 mi | 4 hr 39 min | northwest | 8.375% |
Source: Place centroids: USGS/Census public-domain coordinates · rates as published for 2026
How these distances are calculated
Straight-line figures are great-circle distances between incorporated-place centroids using the haversine formula on a 3,958.76-mile mean-radius sphere — exact to within a few metres for this purpose. Drive time is an estimate: road distance is modelled at 1.2× the straight line (the standard North American circuity factor) at 62 mph for trips over 60 miles and 35 mph below that. It is not a routed itinerary and ignores traffic, terrain and tolls.