Origin
Huachuca City, AZ
Evening in Huachuca City on Sunday
Local time
5:27 PM
MST
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huachuca City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Huachuca City to Tucson covers 66.3 miles of the Desert Southwest, typically taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the journey. Your route will primarily utilize Clark Street, North Huachuca Boulevard, and State Route 90 to navigate between these two Arizona locations. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it an efficient transit option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Huachuca City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local roads and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. In fact, your longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Clark Street, indicating that you will need to remain alert and engaged with your navigation throughout the trip. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience as you transition through the landscape. The route demands your full attention, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating local road conditions for the entirety of the 1 hour and 9 minutes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clark Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Huachuca Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huachuca Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alvernon Way North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Clark Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huachuca City, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
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Start on the route
151 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Clark Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Clark Street
3
Turn right onto North Huachuca Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Huachuca Boulevard
4
Continue on State Route 90
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 90
5
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
6
Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Highway 90
7
Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
8
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
36 mi
·
37 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alvernon Way North
10
Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alvernon Way
11
Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alvernon Way
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
13
Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barraza Aviation Highway
14
Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Country Club Road
15
Continue on North Country Club Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Country Club Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 66.3-mile transit, you have the flexibility to depart whenever best fits your schedule. Because you will be navigating a turn-heavy route, it is helpful to have your GPS ready before you pull out of Huachuca City to stay on top of the frequent direction changes. Budgeting $13 for fuel should be more than sufficient for the trip, but filling up before you leave ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station while navigating local turns. Keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means your average speed will be lower, so factor in a little extra time if you are meeting a strict deadline in Tucson. Staying focused on your navigation is the best way to ensure a smooth transition from the local streets to your final destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.1 miles from Huachuca City, AZ, or about 34m 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 66.3 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
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 Huachuca City, 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 Huachuca City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huachuca City, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Huachuca City, AZ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Huachuca City, 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
$13.19 one way
$26.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Tucson on Sunday
Local time
5:27 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
6 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
1h 9m 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 Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clark Street, North Huachuca Boulevard, State Route 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Huachuca City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huachuca City, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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