Radius Map of Phoenix

The map above is centered on Phoenix, United States, near Downtown Phoenix, with a default 15 mi radius. Drag to move it, search for a different address, or change the radius and unit using the controls.

A 15-mile radius from Downtown Phoenix (33.4484°N, 112.074°W) reaches inner suburbs including Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast), Tempe (~10 miles east) and Mesa (~15 miles east) to the east, and Glendale (~9 miles northwest) and Peoria (~13 miles northwest) to the northwest, along with the central Phoenix neighborhoods. The flat Valley grid makes distance simple to visualize—you'll see how far across the urban core and into surrounding suburbs any radius extends. Distances here are straight-line from Downtown Phoenix — the same way the radius map measures them.

Population: 1,608,139 (2020 Census)
Country: United States
Coordinates: 33.4484, -112.0740
Time zone: America/Phoenix

Population figure: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), Table P1.

Phoenix is the 5th-largest city in the US with a 2020 Census population of 1,608,139 in the city proper, spread across the flat Valley of the Sun.

Also known as: Phoenix AZ, Valley of the Sun, PHX, Greater Phoenix, Maricopa County urban core.

What's within each radius from Downtown Phoenix

Coverage at common radii, including notable places that fall just outside the circle. Use these as a quick reference — check exact boundaries before relying on a circle for real-estate, retail, or service-area decisions.

Place locations: USGS GNIS and GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from Downtown Phoenix, the same way the radius map measures them.

City Core from Downtown Phoenix

Central Phoenix neighborhoods, the downtown business district, the Central Avenue corridor, and immediate surroundings. Covers the dense urban center from the Sky Harbor Airport area westward. The nearest suburbs sit just beyond this radius.

Inside the circle

✓Downtown Phoenix
✓Central Avenue Corridor
✓South Phoenix neighborhoods
✓East Phoenix neighborhoods
✓Central Phoenix neighborhoods

Just outside

✗Glendale (~9.0 miles northwest)
✗Ahwatukee (~9.0 miles southeast)
✗Paradise Valley (~9.5 miles northeast)
✗Tempe (~9.8 miles east)

Inner Metro from Downtown Phoenix

Expands to inner suburbs and the broader urban core, reaching the closest edge suburbs in several directions.

Inside the circle

✓Glendale (~9.0 miles northwest)
✓Ahwatukee (~9.0 miles southeast)
✓Paradise Valley (~9.5 miles northeast)
✓Tempe (~9.8 miles east)

Just outside

✗Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast)
✗Peoria (~13 miles northwest)
✗Mesa (~15 miles east)

Full Metro Core from Downtown Phoenix

Covers the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area—the primary urban and suburban belt. Reaches the major inner suburbs and extends into the northwest and southeast.

Inside the circle

✓Glendale (~9.0 miles northwest)
✓Ahwatukee (~9.0 miles southeast)
✓Paradise Valley (~9.5 miles northeast)
✓Tempe (~9.8 miles east)
✓Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast)
✓Peoria (~13 miles northwest)
✓Mesa (~15 miles east)

Just outside

✗Avondale (~16 miles west)
✗Goodyear (~16 miles west)
✗Chandler (~17 miles southeast)
✗Gilbert (~18 miles east)
✗Surprise (~20 miles northwest)

Extended Metro from Downtown Phoenix

Reaches well beyond the primary core into secondary suburbs, taking in the metropolitan area's major population centers in every direction.

Inside the circle

✓Glendale (~9.0 miles northwest)
✓Ahwatukee (~9.0 miles southeast)
✓Paradise Valley (~9.5 miles northeast)
✓Tempe (~9.8 miles east)
✓Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast)
✓Peoria (~13 miles northwest)
✓Mesa (~15 miles east)
✓Avondale (~16 miles west)
✓Goodyear (~16 miles west)
✓Chandler (~17 miles southeast)
✓Gilbert (~18 miles east)
✓Surprise (~20 miles northwest)

Just outside

✗Casa Grande (~43 miles southeast)

Regional Reach from Downtown Phoenix

Extends well past the primary suburban belt toward more distant regional centers like Casa Grande (~43 miles southeast), but not as far as Prescott.

Inside the circle

✓Glendale (~9.0 miles northwest)
✓Ahwatukee (~9.0 miles southeast)
✓Paradise Valley (~9.5 miles northeast)
✓Tempe (~9.8 miles east)
✓Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast)
✓Peoria (~13 miles northwest)
✓Mesa (~15 miles east)
✓Avondale (~16 miles west)
✓Goodyear (~16 miles west)
✓Chandler (~17 miles southeast)
✓Gilbert (~18 miles east)
✓Surprise (~20 miles northwest)
✓Casa Grande (~43 miles southeast)

Just outside

✗Prescott (~79 miles north)

How Phoenix radius maps get used

City-specific scenarios where a radius is the right tool — and a sensible radius to start with.

Real Estate & Neighborhood Evaluation

Home buyers and investors can use radius maps to evaluate neighborhoods in relation to jobs, schools, or highways. Draw a 10-mile radius from your workplace to see which neighborhoods fall within that distance; draw a 3-mile radius to find nearby amenities. Pair it with our drive-time tool for commute estimates along Phoenix's I-10, I-17, and Loop 101 corridors.

Suggested starting radius: 10-15 miles

Business Service Areas & Delivery Coverage

Contractors, service businesses, and delivery companies can map their operating radius. Draw the distance you want to cover, see exactly which suburbs fall inside it, and compare territories or spot gaps and overlaps with competitors.

Suggested starting radius: 5-25 miles

Market Analysis & Demographic Planning

When planning a site or a campaign, draw a radius circle to frame the area you want to study. A 10-mile radius from a proposed location in Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast of downtown) frames a different part of the Valley than the same radius from South Phoenix—useful context for site selection and targeting.

Suggested starting radius: 5-15 miles

Event Planning & Audience Outreach

Event organizers and community leaders can use radius maps to frame outreach areas. A community event might focus on residents within a 5-mile radius; a major concert or festival might use a 25-mile radius covering the entire Phoenix metro. Combine with our distance tool to plan accessibility.

Suggested starting radius: 5-25 miles

Geographic quirks of Phoenix radius mapping

Local geography and infrastructure that change how a radius behaves here. Skipping these is the most common reason a radius decision goes sideways.

Valley Grid Makes Distance Easy to Read

Phoenix spreads across the Valley of the Sun with a predictable street grid. Because the grid is so regular, a radius circle maps cleanly onto streets and suburbs, making it easy to judge how far any distance reaches across the urban core.

Beyond the Metro the Map Opens Up

Push the radius wide and the map moves past the continuous suburbs into open desert and smaller towns. A distant center like Casa Grande (~43 miles southeast) only falls inside the 50-mile band, so reach for a wider radius when you want the region's more far-flung places.

Freeways Define Suburb Clusters

Phoenix's growth follows major freeways (I-10 east/west, I-17 north, Loop 101 and Loop 202). Suburbs cluster along these corridors—Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast) and Tempe (~10 miles east) sit to the east, while Glendale (~9 miles northwest) and Peoria (~13 miles northwest) sit to the northwest. A 15-mile radius captures this structure, and the direction you measure toward changes which suburbs fall inside your circle.

FAQ — Radius mapping in Phoenix

How big is a 15-mile radius in Phoenix?

A 15-mile radius from Downtown Phoenix covers an area of roughly 707 square miles. In practical terms it reaches Glendale (~9 miles northwest), Ahwatukee (~9 miles southeast), Paradise Valley (~9 miles northeast), Tempe (~10 miles east), Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast), Peoria (~13 miles northwest), and Mesa (~15 miles east). It's the default radius for understanding the inner metropolitan area.

How far is 10 miles from Phoenix Downtown?

A 10-mile radius from Downtown Phoenix reaches into the inner suburbs: Glendale (~9 miles northwest), Ahwatukee (~9 miles southeast), Paradise Valley (~9 miles northeast), and Tempe (~10 miles east). It covers approximately 314 square miles and marks the comfortable urban/suburban boundary. Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast) and Mesa (~15 miles east) sit just beyond it.

What suburbs are within 15 miles of Phoenix Downtown?

Within 15 miles of Downtown Phoenix you'll reach Glendale (~9 miles northwest), Ahwatukee (~9 miles southeast), Paradise Valley (~9 miles northeast), Tempe (~10 miles east), Scottsdale (~11 miles northeast), Peoria (~13 miles northwest), and Mesa (~15 miles east). This 15-mile circle captures the core Phoenix metropolitan area.

Can I use a radius map to plan my Phoenix commute?

Yes, you can visualize straight-line distance, but for commute planning use our free Drive Time Map tool at /drive-time-map. It accounts for actual roads, freeways (I-10, Loop 101, I-17), and traffic. A 10-mile straight-line radius reaches suburbs like Tempe (~10 miles east), but the driving time depends on which corridor you use.

Does a 5-mile radius from Downtown Phoenix include Scottsdale?

No. Scottsdale is approximately 11 miles northeast of Downtown Phoenix. A 5-mile radius covers central Phoenix neighborhoods only. To reach Scottsdale you'd need a radius of at least about 11 miles.

How do I measure the difference between 'as the crow flies' and driving distance in Phoenix?

Our Radius Map tool (/) draws straight-line distance ('as the crow flies'). Our Distance Calculator (/distance-calculator) shows you both straight-line and actual road distance between two points. In Phoenix's grid-based Valley, road distance tends to be close to the straight-line figure, much closer than in mountainous areas.

What's a reasonable service radius for a Phoenix business?

It depends on your work. Rather than guess, draw the radius you're considering on the map to see exactly which suburbs it covers—for example a 15-mile circle reaches Mesa (~15 miles east), while a 25-mile circle adds Chandler (~17 miles southeast) and Gilbert (~18 miles east). Use it to visualize your coverage area and spot gaps or overlaps with competitors.