How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.84 mi
01h 42m
Flight
98.8 mi
159.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.84 mi
Kilometers
170.34 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 1:26 PM MST
Return by in Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahwatukee Foothills
2026-10-15T11:43
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 1:26 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ahwatukee Foothills
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Ahwatukee Foothills
52.2 mi
00h 51m
To Tucson
53.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Iroquois Drive

    528 ft · 23 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Kiowa Street

    58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 48th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Warner Road

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Warner Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1952 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 52%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 36%
North Freeway
3.57 mi · 3%
West Broadway Boulevard
2.88 mi · 3%
Maricopa Freeway
2.84 mi · 3%
South 48th Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
00h 51m from Ahwatukee Foothills
Leave By
3:04 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Tucson?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 53.7 miles from Tucson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 98.8 mi (159.01 km).

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#1 Ahwatukee Foothills

Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Tucson

#2 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Start: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $17.48
Round trip
$34.96
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.48 $34.96
Mid-grade $5.03 $18.83 $37.65
Premium $5.36 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $6.27 $23.46 $46.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahwatukee Foothills and Tucson. The current time is 11:43:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.