Origin
Tuba City, AZ
Morning in Tuba City on Monday
Local time
11:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuba City, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
338.9 mi
545 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
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6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuba City, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 338.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Navajo Trail, Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.45 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
169.5 miles from Tuba City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 338.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tuba City, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 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 |
| Highway 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Country Club Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuba City, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Navajo Trail
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Navajo Trail
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
5
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 89
6
Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
8
Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
9
Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
10
Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
11
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Country Club Drive
12
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
16
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
17
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
18
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
19
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
20
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
21
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
22
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
24
Continue on North Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
26
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Freeway Road
27
Turn left onto West Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Congress Street
28
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
29
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Country Club Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.5 miles from Tuba City, AZ, or about 2h 40m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.5 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 Tuba City, 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 Tuba City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 338.9 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tuba City, 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 169.5 mi from Tuba City, AZ · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 169.5 miles from Tuba City, 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
$67.45 one way
$134.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $71.22 | $142.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $74.54 | $149.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.29 | $150.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.7 | 1 | $35.58 | $16.27 |
| Efficient EV | 84.7 | 0 | $29.65 | $13.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.6 | 1 | $47.45 | $21.69 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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
10:59 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
13 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
5h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tuba City, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 338.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Navajo Trail, Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.5 miles from Tuba City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tuba City, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tuba City, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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