Origin
Three Points, AZ
Morning in Three Points on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Three Points, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Three Points, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
This quick 26.8-mile drive from Three Points, AZ to Tucson, AZ takes about 38 minutes and is a straightforward local journey. With a minimal highway share of 5%, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like West Ajo Highway, West 22nd Street, and West Ajo Way. Given its short duration and low mileage, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through more urban or suburban environments rather than open highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.6 miles on West Ajo Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. With only a 5% highway share, prepare for frequent intersections and a potentially dynamic driving experience as you move through different community areas. This isn't a high-speed journey, but rather a connected drive through populated zones.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Ajo Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles (East Broadway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
9
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 102
Toward 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road...
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ajo Highway | 19.6 mi | 24m |
| West 22nd Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Ajo Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Freeway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Kino Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Campbell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Ajo Highway
— 19.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Points, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 86
20 mi
·
24 min
·
West Ajo Highway
2
Continue on AZ 86
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ajo Way
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
4
Merge onto I 19
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 102
Toward 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on South Freeway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway Road
7
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 22nd Street
8
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
9
Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kino Parkway
10
Continue on South Campbell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Campbell Avenue
11
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Country Club Road
13
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Tucson on Friday
Local time
7:17 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
36 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
38m 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 Three Points, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Ajo Highway, West 22nd Street, West Ajo Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Three Points, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.34 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.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles (East Broadway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Three Points, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saguaro National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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