Origin
Tucson, AZ
Morning in Tucson on Monday
Local time
6:20 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucson, AZ to Window Rock, AZ
Drive Time
7h 4m
Distance
335.4 mi
540 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
6h 54m
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6 AM
7h 5m
8 AM
7h 27m
10 AM
7h 13m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 58m
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 Tucson, AZ to Window Rock, AZ covers 335.4 miles and takes about 7h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Fort Lowell Road, North Campbell Avenue, East River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.75 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.7 miles from Tucson, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 4m drive with frequent turns across 335.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Fort Lowell Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tucson, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Fort Lowell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Campbell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Orange Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Orange Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Oracle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Fort Lowell Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Window Rock, 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
5
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
6
Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Orange Grove Road
7
Continue on West Orange Grove Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Orange Grove Road
8
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Oracle Road
9
Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
10
Continue on American Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
11
Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
13
Continue on East Ash Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ash Street
14
Take the exit right
240 ft
·
7 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Globe-Show Low Highway
16
Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Deuce of Clubs
17
Turn left onto North Penrod Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Penrod Road
18
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
19
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
21
Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
23
Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona State Highway 77
24
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
25
Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
26
Continue on Navajo Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Boulevard
27
Take the exit right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
70 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
29
Take the exit slight right toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
BIA 12 North: Window Rock
30
Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Navajo Route 12
31
Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona State Highway 264
32
Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Route 12
33
Turn right onto Window Rock Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Window Rock Boulevard
34
Continue on Navajo Route 100
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Navajo Route 100
35
Turn sharp left onto Morgan Boulevard
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Morgan Boulevard
36
Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Tribal Hill Drive
37
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.7 miles from Tucson, AZ, or about 3h 32m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.7 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Window Rock, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tucson, AZ
This is one driving day of about 335.4 miles and 7h 4m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.7 mi from Tucson, AZ · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 167.7 miles from Tucson, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Window Rock, AZ
The final approach into Window Rock, 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 Window Rock, 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
$66.75 one way
$133.50 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $70.49 | $140.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $73.77 | $147.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.51 | $149.03 |
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: 117.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.22 | $16.10 |
| Efficient EV | 83.9 | 0 | $29.35 | $13.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.2 | 1 | $46.96 | $21.47 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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
Window Rock, AZ
Morning in Window Rock on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Window Rock, AZ covers 335.4 miles and takes about 7h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Fort Lowell Road, North Campbell Avenue, East River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.7 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 $66.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tucson, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tucson, AZ to Window Rock, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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