Origin
Tucson, AZ
Afternoon in Tucson on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucson, AZ to South Tucson, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8m
Distance
3.8 mi
6 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
★
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
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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South Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tucson, AZ to South Tucson, AZ covers 3.8 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 22nd Street, East Broadway Boulevard, South Kino Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.1 miles on East 22nd Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 3.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8m drive with frequent turns across 3.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 22nd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 1.1 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 early in the drive near North Country Club Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 8m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~0m in
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East Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Campbell Avenue
Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 80 Hist / South 6th Avenue
Turn left onto US 80 Hist / South 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 22nd Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Kino Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Campbell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 22nd Street
— 1.1 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and South Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on North Country Club Road
199 ft
·
32 sec
·
North Country Club Road
2
Continue on North Country Club Road
239 ft
·
9 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
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
9
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South 6th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
US 80 Hist
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.76 one way
$1.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| Efficient EV | 1 | 0 | $0.33 | $0.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.53 | $0.24 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
South Tucson, AZ
Afternoon in South Tucson on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
55°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
1 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
8m 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 South Tucson, AZ covers 3.8 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 22nd Street, East Broadway Boulevard, South Kino Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.9 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 $0.76 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 8m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 South Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saguaro National Park.
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