Origin
Chino Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Chino Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
MST
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chino Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
224.2 mi
361 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
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6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chino Valley, AZ
Strange Happenings
Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Chino Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 224.2 miles and takes about 4h 7m 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, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 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 $44.62 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
112.1 miles from Chino Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 224.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward AZ 89A|none
Navigation decision point
Toward AZ 89A|none
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 89A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward AZ 89A
8
220.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.6 mi | 55m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 38.4 mi | 42m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Prescott–Ash Fork Highway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Fain Road | 7.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 89
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
80 ft
·
0 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
7
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
9
Continue on AZ 89
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AZ 89A|none
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward AZ 89A
12
Continue on AZ 89A
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fain Road
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto AZ 69
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
15
Merge onto I 17
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on I 17
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on I 17; US 60
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 10
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Freeway Road
26
Turn left onto West Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Congress Street
27
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Country Club Road
Use the none lane.
29
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
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 112.1 miles from Chino Valley, AZ, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 6m 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 21m
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 Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chino Valley, 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 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.1 mi from Chino Valley, AZ · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.1 miles from Chino Valley, 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
$44.62 one way
$89.24 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $49.32 | $98.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
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: 78.4 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 | 67.3 | 0 | $23.54 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.39 | $14.35 |
Gas CO2
78 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.
Destination
Tucson, AZ
Afternoon in Tucson on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
MST
Current temp
53°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
15 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 7m 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 Chino Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 224.2 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.1 miles from Chino Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.62 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Chino Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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