Origin
Sells, AZ
Morning in Sells on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sells, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sells, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sells, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Road, West Tucson-Ajo Highway, West Ajo Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | — | — |
| West Tucson-Ajo Highway | — | — |
| West Ajo Highway | — | — |
| West Ajo Way | — | — |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | — | — |
| 29th Street/22nd Street | — | — |
| South Freeway Road | — | — |
| West 22nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sells, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
256 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Road
3
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
4
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
5
Turn right onto West Tucson-Ajo Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
6
Continue on West Ajo Highway
23 mi
·
28 min
·
West Ajo Highway
7
Continue on West Ajo Way
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ajo Way
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
11
Continue on South Freeway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway Road
12
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 22nd Street
13
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
14
Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kino Parkway
15
Continue on South Campbell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Campbell Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Boulevard
17
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Country Club Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Sells, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.71 one way
$25.42 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.04 | $28.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $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.
Destination
Tucson, AZ
Morning in Tucson on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MST
Current temp
54°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
34 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
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
63.8 mi in 1h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sells, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Sells, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Tucson, AZ
Full guide →Tucson (TOO-sawn), also known as the "Old Pueblo", is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona and the county seat of Pima County in the Sonoran Desert. It is at a higher elevation than nearby Phoenix and is correspondingly cooler. Although with half a million residents it is smaller than the capital city, its cultural life is just as vibrant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sells, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tucson, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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