Tucson, AZ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Tucson, AZ have 16 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 356-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Tucson, AZ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

46

Longest Drive

416.6 mi

Pinon, AZ

Quickest Drive

15m

Catalina Foothills, AZ

Plan Around Tucson, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tucson, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pinon, AZ to Tucson, AZ 416.6 mi · 7h 53m Kayenta, AZ to Tucson, AZ 408.8 mi · 7h 34m Dolan Springs, AZ to Tucson, AZ 346.6 mi · 5h 39m Grand Canyon Village, AZ to Tucson, AZ 346.3 mi · 5h 29m

Continue From Tucson, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tucson, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ 356.3 mi · 8h 9m Tucson, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ 316.5 mi · 5h 48m Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ 237 mi · 5h 11m Tucson, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ 224 mi · 4h 7m

Trips from Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ

356.3 mi 8h 9m

Tucson, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ

316.5 mi 5h 48m

Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ

237 mi 5h 11m

Tucson, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

224 mi 4h 7m

Tucson, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ

206.6 mi 3h 44m

Tucson, AZ to Congress, AZ

192.1 mi 3h 50m

Tucson, AZ to Clifton, AZ

167.9 mi 3h 18m

Tucson, AZ to Black Canyon City, AZ

161.8 mi 2h 58m

Tucson, AZ to Sun City West, AZ

146.1 mi 2h 48m

Tucson, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

143.7 mi 2h 48m

Tucson, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

119.4 mi 2h 10m

Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

115.9 mi 2h 8m

Tucson, AZ to Coolidge, AZ

68.6 mi 1h 27m

Tucson, AZ to Catalina, AZ

23.5 mi 42m

Tucson, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ

14.6 mi 28m

Tucson, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ

7 mi 15m

Driving from Tucson, AZ

Expect an average of 156 miles and about 3h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Tucson, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 356 miles (8h 9m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Tucson, AZ include Cottonwood, AZ (356.3 mi, 8h 9m), Lake Havasu City, AZ (316.5 mi, 5h 48m), Holbrook, AZ (237 mi, 5h 11m), Chino Valley, AZ (224 mi, 4h 7m), and Camp Verde, AZ (206.6 mi, 3h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 156-mile trip from Tucson, AZ, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Tucson, AZ and 30 routes heading into Tucson, AZ, covering 46 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 356 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tucson, AZ covers 356 miles and takes approximately 8h 9m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Tucson, AZ runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 156-mile trip from Tucson, AZ costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tucson, AZ include Cottonwood, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Holbrook, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.