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3h 43m
Distance
206.9 mi
333 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Verde, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 206.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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, Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103.5 miles from Camp Verde, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 206.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (South Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Access Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 17 South
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.6 mi | 55m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 39.4 mi | 39m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 38.4 mi | 42m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| North Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
Start on South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
Turn left onto South Access Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17; US 60
Continue on I 10
Continue on I 10
Continue on I 10
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
Turn left onto West Congress Street
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 1h 52m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tucson, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Camp Verde, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Camp Verde, AZ
This is one driving day of about 206.9 miles and 3h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.5 mi from Camp Verde, AZ · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 103.5 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.18 one way
$82.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.97 | $91.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.72 | $9.93 |
| Efficient EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.97 | $13.24 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Camp Verde on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
MST
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Morning in Tucson on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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