Origin
Tucson, AZ
Afternoon in Tucson on Thursday
Local time
1:10 PM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucson, AZ to Rowood, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
133.5 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tucson, AZ
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Rowood, AZ
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Tucson, AZ to Rowood, AZ covers 133.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Tucson-Ajo Highway, West Ajo Highway, Tucson-Ajo Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on West Tucson-Ajo Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.59 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.8 miles from Tucson, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 133.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 133.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Tucson-Ajo Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Country Club Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tucson, AZ to Rowood, AZ is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Country Club Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Broadway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Country Club Road
Continue onto North Country Club Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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South Campbell Avenue
Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
123.7 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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AZ 85 / North Sonoita Highway
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 85 / North Sonoita Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Tucson-Ajo Highway | 93.7 mi | 1h 51m |
| West Ajo Highway | 23.1 mi | 28m |
| Tucson-Ajo Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| South Mission Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East 22nd Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Starr Pass Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Rowood, AZ.
1
Start on North Country Club Road
199 ft
·
32 sec
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North Country Club Road
2
Continue on North Country Club Road
239 ft
·
9 sec
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North Country Club Road
3
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Broadway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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South Campbell Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Kino Parkway
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
278 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right onto East 22nd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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East 22nd Street
9
Continue on West Starr Pass Boulevard
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West Starr Pass Boulevard
10
Turn right onto South Mission Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Mission Road
11
Turn right onto AZ 86
23 mi
·
28 min
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West Ajo Highway
12
Continue on AZ 86
94 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
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West Tucson-Ajo Highway
13
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 85
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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North Sonoita Highway
14
Continue on AZ 85
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tucson-Ajo Highway
15
Continue on AZ 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
16
Continue on AZ 85
8.6 mi
·
10 min
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Tucson-Ajo Highway
17
Arrive at destination
AZ 85
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Tucson, AZ, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rowood, 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 133.5 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 West Tucson-Ajo Highway for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.8 mi from Tucson, AZ · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.8 miles from Tucson, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Tucson-Ajo Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
Arriving in Rowood, AZ
The final approach into Rowood, 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 Rowood, 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
$26.59 one way
$53.19 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $28.15 | $56.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.02 | $6.41 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Rowood, AZ
Afternoon in Rowood on Thursday
Local time
1:10 PM
MST
Current temp
84°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
30 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 46m 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 Rowood, AZ covers 133.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Tucson-Ajo Highway, West Ajo Highway, Tucson-Ajo Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.8 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 $26.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Tucson, AZ to Rowood, AZ is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Country Club Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Broadway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tucson, AZ to Rowood, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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