Origin
Litchfield Park, AZ
Afternoon in Litchfield Park on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield Park, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
135.8 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield Park, AZ
Mark Direen
Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Litchfield Park to Tucson covers 135.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Because this journey stays within the Desert Southwest, you can easily manage the transition as a straightforward day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $27, the route is an affordable way to navigate between these two Arizona hubs. You will primarily navigate via the Papago Freeway, the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, and the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Since the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, giving you plenty of flexibility for your itinerary.
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
67.9 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands a bit more attention than a standard interstate cruise. Although the route includes a 54.6-mile stretch on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, only 26% of the total distance is classified as highway driving. This configuration means you will frequently transition between different road types, shifting from major freeway speeds to more technical local segments. You should prepare for a varied pace, as the road’s character changes significantly as you move away from the Phoenix metro area. Staying alert through these transitions will ensure you handle the turns comfortably throughout the 135.8-mile trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 0.8 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.8 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 0.8 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North Dysart Road
Turn right onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
22.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
132.1 mi into trip
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~2h 23m 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 |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| Papago Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| North Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| North Dysart Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Wigwam Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on this road
217 ft
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5 sec
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this road
2
Continue on East Wigwam Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Wigwam Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2.5 mi
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4 min
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North Dysart Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
·
17 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
8
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10; US 60
12 mi
·
14 min
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Maricopa Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 10
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Freeway Road
16
Turn left onto West Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Congress Street
17
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
8 sec
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North Country Club Road
Use the none lane.
19
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple, as the 2-hour and 32-minute duration allows you to depart at your convenience without major time constraints. You only need to build in one stop to keep the drive comfortable, making it easy to stay refreshed behind the wheel. Given the $27 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank before leaving Litchfield Park to avoid mid-trip refueling hassles. Because the route features a mix of highways and local roads, try to avoid peak traffic hours to keep your transit smooth. Most importantly, keep an eye on your navigation during the transition between the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway to stay on the most efficient path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ, or about 1h 17m 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 67.9 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
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 Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park, AZ
This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Litchfield Park, 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 67.9 mi from Litchfield Park, AZ · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 67.9 miles from Litchfield Park, 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
$27.03 one way
$54.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $29.87 | $59.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.26 | $6.52 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Tucson on Sunday
Local time
2:18 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
3 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
2h 32m 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 Litchfield Park, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.9 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.8 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 0.8 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Litchfield Park, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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