Origin
Tucson, AZ
Morning in Tucson on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Sells, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
The drive from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Country Club Road, East Broadway Boulevard, South Campbell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Country Club Road | — | — |
| East Broadway Boulevard | — | — |
| South Campbell Avenue | — | — |
| South Kino Parkway | — | — |
| East 22nd Street | — | — |
| West Starr Pass Boulevard | — | — |
| South Mission Road | — | — |
| West Ajo Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Country Club Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Sells, AZ.
1
Start on North Country Club Road
200 ft
·
32 sec
·
North Country Club Road
2
Continue on North Country Club Road
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Country Club Road
3
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Campbell Avenue
5
Continue on South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kino Parkway
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
7
Keep slight right
279 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right onto East 22nd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 22nd Street
9
Continue on West Starr Pass Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Starr Pass Boulevard
10
Turn right onto South Mission Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mission Road
11
Turn right onto West Ajo Highway
23 mi
·
28 min
·
West Ajo Highway
12
Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto Main Road
256 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Road
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Tucson, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.61 one way
$25.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Sells, AZ
Morning in Sells on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 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
1h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
63.3 mi in 1h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Country Club Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Tucson, AZ
Full guide →Tucson (TOO-sawn), also known as the "Old Pueblo", is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona and the county seat of Pima County in the Sonoran Desert. It is at a higher elevation than nearby Phoenix and is correspondingly cooler. Although with half a million residents it is smaller than the capital city, its cultural life is just as vibrant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sells, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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