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Trip from Tucson, AZ to Naco, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

105.5 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

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city in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States

Tucson, AZ

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Downtown Naco, AZ, AZ

Naco, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Tucson, AZ to Naco, AZ covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tucson-Benson Highway, State Route 92, State Route 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Tucson-Benson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Tucson, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Tucson, AZ to Naco, AZ covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tucson-Benson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward I 10 East: El Paso

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 10 East: El Paso
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
42.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 302 Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
5
105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | South Towner Avenue

Turn right onto South Towner Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
105.4 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | West Martinez Street

Turn left onto West Martinez Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Tucson, AZ to Naco, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.

Sierra Vista

42.1 mi in | ~48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tucson-Benson Highway 36.2 mi 37m
State Route 92 20.3 mi 25m
State Route 90 14.9 mi 17m
Huachuca Boulevard 9.1 mi 10m
Buffalo Soldier Trail 5.2 mi 8m
South Willson Road 3 mi 7m
AZ 92 3 mi 4m
Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Tucson-Benson Highway — 36.2 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Naco, AZ.

1

Start on North Country Club Road

199 ft · 32 sec · North Country Club Road
2

Continue on North Country Club Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Country Club Road
3

Take the ramp

160 ft · 4 sec
4

Turn straight onto AZ 210

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway
5

Turn straight

155 ft · 2 sec
Toward Alvernon Way
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Toward Alvernon Way
7

Turn right onto South Alvernon Way

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Alvernon Way
8

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: El Paso Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 10

36 mi · 37 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 302 Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
11

Turn right onto AZ 90

1.2 mi · 1 min · South State Highway 90
12

Continue on AZ 90

9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
13

Continue on AZ 90

12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
14

Continue on AZ 90

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
15

Continue on AZ 90

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
16

Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
17

Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail

0.8 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail
18

Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
19

Turn right onto AZ 92

3.0 mi · 4 min · AZ 92
20

Continue on AZ 92

2.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
21

Continue on AZ 92

20 mi · 25 min · State Route 92
22

Turn right onto South Willson Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road
23

Continue on West Newell Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Newell Street
24

Turn right onto South Towner Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South Towner Avenue
25

Turn left onto West Martinez Street

207 ft · 11 sec · West Martinez Street
26

Turn right

127 ft · 9 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Tucson, AZ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naco, 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 105.5 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Tucson, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tucson-Benson Highway for about 36.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.8 mi from Tucson, AZ · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown Mescal, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mescal, AZ

53 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

Tanque Verde, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whetstone, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Tucson, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Naco, AZ

The final approach into Naco, 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 Naco, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Coronado National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial

National Memorial

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 83.7
Park Closure: Yaqui Ridge Trail Closure (Beginning April 13)
Caution: Blasting in Memorial
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.02 one way

$42.03 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $22.24 $44.48
premium $5.59 $23.22 $46.44
diesel $5.61 $23.29 $46.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.08 $5.06
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22
EV Truck/SUV 42.2 0 $14.77 $6.75

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Tucson, AZ

Evening in Tucson on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

MST

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naco, AZ

Evening in Naco on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

MST

Current temp

89°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

35 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

2h 15m 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 Tucson, AZ to Naco, AZ covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tucson-Benson Highway, State Route 92, State Route 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 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 $21.02 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 2h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tucson, AZ to Naco, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Coronado National Memorial and Saguaro National Park.

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