The two crossword solutions for the term CITY EAST OF PHOENIX are Tempe (5 letters) and Mesa (4 letters). Tempe is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is located approximately 11 miles east of downtown Phoenix. Mesa is also located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is the third-largest city in the state. It is located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Phoenix.