Origin
Tucson, AZ
Afternoon in Tucson on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
237 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tucson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Holbrook, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 237 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Tucson-Globe Highway, Show Low-Holbrook Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.4 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.17 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
118.5 miles from Tucson, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 237 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.4 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 3 miles in near East Fort Lowell Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East Fort Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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East Fort Lowell Road
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
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North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road
Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
102.2 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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US 70; AZ 77 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; AZ 77 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
104.2 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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AZ 77
Take the exit onto AZ 77
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Globe-Show Low Highway | 83.4 mi | 1h 35m |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 76.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| Show Low-Holbrook Highway | 37.1 mi | 44m |
| North Oracle Road | 14 mi | 21m |
| North Penrod Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West Deuce of Clubs | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Country Club Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Globe-Show Low Highway
— 83.4 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Holbrook, AZ.
1
Start on North Country Club Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Country Club Road
2
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Lowell Road
3
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Campbell Avenue
4
Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Orange Grove Road
7
Continue on West Orange Grove Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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West Orange Grove Road
8
Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Oracle Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on AZ 77
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on AZ 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the none lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; AZ 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 70; AZ 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ash Street
14
Take the exit onto AZ 77
239 ft
·
6 sec
·
AZ 77
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 60; AZ 77
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Globe-Show Low Highway
16
Continue on US 60; AZ 77
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Deuce of Clubs
17
Turn left onto AZ 77
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Penrod Road
18
Continue on AZ 77
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
19
Continue on AZ 77
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on AZ 77
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
21
Continue on AZ 77
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on AZ 77
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
23
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona State Highway 77
24
Continue on AZ 77
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
25
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Holbrook-Springerville Highway
26
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Navajo Boulevard
27
Arrive at destination
I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist
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 118.5 miles from Tucson, AZ, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.5 miles or 2h 47m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holbrook, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ
This is one driving day of about 237 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tucson, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.5 mi from Tucson, AZ · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 118.5 miles from Tucson, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.
Arriving in Holbrook, AZ
The final approach into Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, 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
$47.17 one way
$94.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $49.81 | $99.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.65 | $105.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.18 | $15.17 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Holbrook, AZ
Afternoon in Holbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
MST
Current temp
36°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
17 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
5h 11m 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 Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 237 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Tucson-Globe Highway, Show Low-Holbrook Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.5 miles from Tucson, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.17 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 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East Fort Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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