Origin
Kaibito, AZ
Morning in Kaibito on Monday
Local time
11:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaibito, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
380.6 mi
612 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
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6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaibito, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Kaibito, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 380.6 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 6331, Route 21, Route 6262 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.75 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
190.3 miles from Kaibito, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 380.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 6331 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kaibito, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6331 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 6262 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Navajo Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flagstaff-Cameron Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 6331
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaibito, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
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Start on Navajo Route 6331
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Navajo Route 6331
2
Continue on Navajo Route 21
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Navajo Route 21
3
Continue on Navajo Route 21
5.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Navajo Route 21
4
Keep slight left to continue on Navajo Route 21
8.2 mi
·
19 min
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Navajo Route 21
5
Turn right onto Navajo Route 6262
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Navajo Route 6262
6
Merge slight left onto Navajo Trail
31 mi
·
35 min
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Navajo Trail
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
8
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 89
9
Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
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Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
11
Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
12
Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
13
Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
14
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Country Club Drive
15
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
19
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
20
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
21
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
22
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
23
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
24
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
25
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
26
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
27
Continue on North Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
29
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
161 ft
·
5 sec
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North Freeway Road
30
Turn left onto West Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
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West Congress Street
31
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
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West Broadway Boulevard
32
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
9 sec
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North Country Club Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.3 miles from Kaibito, AZ, or about 3h 4m 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 84 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.3 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
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 Kaibito, 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 Kaibito, AZ
This is one driving day of about 380.6 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Kaibito, 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 190.3 mi from Kaibito, AZ · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.3 miles from Kaibito, 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
$75.75 one way
$151.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $79.99 | $159.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $83.72 | $167.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.56 | $169.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.2 | 1 | $39.96 | $18.27 |
| Efficient EV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.30 | $15.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.2 | 1 | $53.28 | $24.36 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
10:53 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kaibito, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 380.6 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 6331, Route 21, Route 6262. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.3 miles from Kaibito, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kaibito, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kaibito, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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