Origin
Holbrook, AZ
Late night in Holbrook on Wednesday
Local time
3:26 AM
MST
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Holbrook, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
237.1 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holbrook, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holbrook, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 237.1 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Tucson-Globe Highway, Show Low-Holbrook Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.23 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
118.6 miles from Holbrook, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 237.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 46.3 miles in near US 60; AZ 77 / East Deuce of Clubs.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (US 60; AZ 77 / East Deuce of Clubs): Navigation decision point; at 132.8 miles (US 70; AZ 77 / East Ash Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 134.8 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
46.3 mi into trip
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~58m in
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US 60; AZ 77 / East Deuce of Clubs
Turn right onto US 60; AZ 77 / East Deuce of Clubs
Navigation decision point
5
132.8 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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US 70; AZ 77 / East Ash Street
Turn sharp left onto US 70; AZ 77 / East Ash Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
134.8 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
228.4 mi into trip
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~4h 53m in
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North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
231.5 mi into trip
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~4h 59m in
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North Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Globe-Show Low Highway | 83.5 mi | 1h 35m |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 76.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| Show Low-Holbrook Highway | 37.1 mi | 44m |
| North Oracle Road | 14 mi | 21m |
| North Penrod Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Deuce of Clubs | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Country Club Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Globe-Show Low Highway
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North Navajo Boulevard
2
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Holbrook-Springerville Highway
3
Continue on AZ 77
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
4
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Arizona State Highway 77
5
Continue on AZ 77
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Show Low-Holbrook Highway
6
Continue on AZ 77
2.4 mi
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5 min
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North Main Street
7
Continue on AZ 77
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Show Low-Holbrook Highway
8
Continue on AZ 77
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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South Main Street
9
Continue on AZ 77
11 mi
·
13 min
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Show Low-Holbrook Highway
10
Continue on AZ 77
3.5 mi
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4 min
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North Penrod Road
11
Turn right onto US 60; AZ 77
3.0 mi
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6 min
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East Deuce of Clubs
12
Continue on US 60; AZ 77
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
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Globe-Show Low Highway
13
Turn sharp left onto US 70; AZ 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ash Street
14
Continue on US 70; AZ 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
16
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
17
Continue on AZ 77
16 mi
·
21 min
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Tucson-Globe Highway
18
Continue on AZ 77
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Oracle Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West Orange Grove Road
20
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi
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2 min
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East River Road
22
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi
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3 min
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North Campbell Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi
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1 min
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East Fort Lowell Road
24
Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3.0 mi
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6 min
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North Country Club Road
25
Continue on North Country Club Road
182 ft
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15 sec
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North Country Club Road
26
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 118.6 miles from Holbrook, AZ, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.6 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
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 Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, AZ
This is one driving day of about 237.1 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holbrook, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.6 mi from Holbrook, AZ · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 118.6 miles from Holbrook, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.
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
$47.23 one way
$94.47 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $49.99 | $99.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.35 | $104.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.90 | $11.38 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.19 | $15.17 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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
Late night in Tucson on Wednesday
Local time
3:26 AM
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m 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 Holbrook, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 237.1 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Tucson-Globe Highway, Show Low-Holbrook Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.6 miles from Holbrook, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.23 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 straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (US 60; AZ 77 / East Deuce of Clubs): Navigation decision point; at 132.8 miles (US 70; AZ 77 / East Ash Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 134.8 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Holbrook, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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