Trip from San Luis, AZ to Rowood, AZ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

63.7 mi

102 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from San Luis, AZ to Rowood, AZ covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Tucson-Ajo Highway, Indian Route 15, Tucson-Ajo Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.1 miles on North Tucson-Ajo Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 63.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Tucson-Ajo Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.1 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near BIA 15 / Indian Route 15.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from San Luis, AZ to Rowood, AZ is easy. At 1h 23m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (BIA 15 / Indian Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (AZ 86 / North Tucson-Ajo Highway): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles (AZ 85 / North Sonoita Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | BIA 15 / Indian Route 15

At end of road, turn left onto BIA 15 / Indian Route 15

Navigation decision point

5

14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | AZ 86 / North Tucson-Ajo Highway

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 86 / North Tucson-Ajo Highway

Navigation decision point

5

53.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | AZ 85 / North Sonoita Highway

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 85 / North Sonoita Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Tucson-Ajo Highway	39.1 mi	47m
Indian Route 15	13.6 mi	19m
Tucson-Ajo Highway	8.8 mi	10m
Indian Route 51	1 mi	3m
Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway	0.9 mi	1m
North Sonoita Highway	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: North Tucson-Ajo Highway — 39.1 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Luis, AZ and Rowood, AZ.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · this road

2

Continue on IR 51

1.0 mi · 3 min · Indian Route 51

3

At end of road, turn left onto BIA 15

14 mi · 19 min · Indian Route 15

4

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 86

39 mi · 47 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway

5

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 85

0.2 mi · 13 sec · North Sonoita Highway

6

Continue on AZ 85

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway

7

Continue on AZ 85

0.9 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway

8

Continue on AZ 85

8.6 mi · 10 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway

9

Arrive at destination

AZ 85

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.69 one way

$25.38 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$13.43	$26.86
premium	$5.59	$14.02	$28.04
diesel	$5.61	$14.06	$28.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06
Efficient EV	15.9	$5.57	$2.55
EV Truck/SUV	25.5	$8.92	$4.08

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Luis, AZ

Night in San Luis on Thursday

Local time

11:12 PM

MST

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rowood, AZ

Night in Rowood on Thursday

Local time

11:12 PM

MST

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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 23m 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 San Luis, AZ to Rowood, AZ covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Tucson-Ajo Highway, Indian Route 15, Tucson-Ajo Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from San Luis, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.69 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 San Luis, AZ to Rowood, AZ is easy. At 1h 23m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (BIA 15 / Indian Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (AZ 86 / North Tucson-Ajo Highway): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles (AZ 85 / North Sonoita Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from San Luis, AZ to Rowood, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.

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