Origin
Canyon Day, AZ
Morning in Canyon Day on Saturday
Local time
9:20 AM
MST
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
191.8 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon Day, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Chief Avenue, Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.21 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
95.9 miles from Canyon Day, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Tucson, AZ
Full guide →Tucson (TOO-sawn), also known as the "Old Pueblo", is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona and the county seat of Pima County in the Sonoran Desert. It is at a higher elevation than nearby Phoenix and is correspondingly cooler. Although with half a million residents it is smaller than the capital city, its cultural life is just as vibrant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 191.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 191.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Chief Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Chief Avenue | — | — |
| Globe-Show Low Highway | — | — |
| East Ash Street | — | — |
| Globe-Lordsburg Highway | — | — |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | — | — |
| American Avenue | — | — |
| North Oracle Road | — | — |
| West Orange Grove Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Chief Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Day, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on West Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chief Avenue
23 mi
·
40 min
·
South Chief Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Globe-Show Low Highway
4
Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ash Street
5
Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
7
Continue on American Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
8
Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
9
Continue on North Oracle Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Oracle Road
10
Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Orange Grove Road
11
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
12
Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
13
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Campbell Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Lowell Road
15
Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Country Club Road
16
Continue on North Country Club Road
184 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Country Club Road
17
Arrive at your 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 95.9 miles from Canyon Day, AZ, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tucson, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canyon Day, 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 Canyon Day, AZ
This is one driving day of about 191.8 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Canyon Day, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.9 mi from Canyon Day, AZ · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Canyon Day, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tucson, AZ
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.21 one way
$76.42 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $40.44 | $80.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.35 | $84.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.14 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.78 | $7.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.85 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tucson, AZ
Morning in Tucson on Saturday
Local time
9:20 AM
MST
Current temp
54°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
13 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
3h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Chief Avenue, Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.9 miles from Canyon Day, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.21 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Canyon Day, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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