ASU: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit ASU in Tempe, Arizona? The nearest airport is PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor, 12 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor
Drive to campus
12 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2517 mi | 51 h 23 m | Fly |
| Chicago, IL | 1706 mi | 34 h 49 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 1866 mi | 38 h 04 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1034 mi | 21 h 07 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 431 mi | 8 h 48 m | Either |
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