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Trip from Bisbee, AZ to Avondale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

225.6 mi

363 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 4m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bisbee, AZ, AZ

Bisbee, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Avondale, AZ, AZ

Avondale, AZ

Atlantic Ambience

Trip Overview

The drive from Bisbee, AZ to Avondale, AZ covers 225.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.8 miles from Bisbee, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bisbee, AZ to Avondale, AZ covers 225.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 225.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
22.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass

Turn right onto AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
7
194.8 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 161A-B Toward AZ 202 Loop
8
195 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 161A Toward AZ 202 Loop West
7
215.7 mi into trip | ~4h in

Take the exit toward Buckeye Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 76 Toward Buckeye Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bisbee, AZ to Avondale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.

Tuscon

54.2 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 54.5 mi 55m
Tucson-Benson Highway 41.4 mi 43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 38.1 mi 38m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway 19.6 mi 22m
State Route 90 17.1 mi 20m
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway 12.7 mi 15m
Huachuca Boulevard 9 mi 10m
West Buckeye Road 8.9 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bisbee, AZ and Avondale, AZ.

1

Start on this road

86 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Moon Canyon

47 ft · 4 sec · Moon Canyon
3

Turn right onto US 80 Hist

0.4 mi · 1 min · Tombstone Canyon Road
4

Take the ramp onto Tombstone Canyon Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Tombstone Canyon Road
5

Merge onto AZ 80

6.7 mi · 9 min · AZ 80
6

Turn left onto AZ 90

12 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
7

Continue on AZ 90

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 90
8

Continue on AZ 90

1.0 mi · 1 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
9

Turn right onto AZ 90

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on AZ 90

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
11

Continue on AZ 90

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
12

Continue on AZ 90

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 90
13

Continue on AZ 90

9.0 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
14

Continue on AZ 90

1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
15

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
16

Merge onto I 10

41 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 10

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 10

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 161A-B Toward AZ 202 Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min
Exit 161A Toward AZ 202 Loop West Use the slight left lane.
23

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

20 mi · 22 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 76 Toward Buckeye Road Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on South 59th Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue
26

Turn left onto US 80 Hist

8.9 mi · 13 min · West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27

Turn slight right

363 ft · 13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
28

Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

300 ft · 9 sec · South Dysart Road
29

Turn left onto East Western Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

89 ft · 5 sec · North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Turn right

27 ft · 1 sec
32

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.8 miles from Bisbee, AZ, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.8 miles or 2h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avondale, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bisbee, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bisbee, AZ

This is one driving day of about 225.6 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bisbee, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.8 mi from Bisbee, AZ · 2h 13m into the drive

Downtown Tucson, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

113 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Bisbee, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Avondale, AZ

The final approach into Avondale, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Avondale, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 85.6
Park Closure: Red Hills Visitor Center (TMD) theater closed for repairs
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 163.4
View on nps.gov
Coronado National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial

National Memorial

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 23.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.90 one way

$89.80 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $47.41 $94.82
premium $5.59 $49.62 $99.25
diesel $5.64 $50.12 $100.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.7 0 $23.69 $10.83
Efficient EV 56.4 0 $19.74 $9.02
EV Truck/SUV 90.2 1 $31.58 $14.44

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bisbee, AZ

Morning in Bisbee on Monday

Local time

6:00 AM

MST

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avondale, AZ

Morning in Avondale on Monday

Local time

6:00 AM

MST

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bisbee, AZ to Avondale, AZ covers 225.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.8 miles from Bisbee, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 225.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bisbee, AZ to Avondale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.

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