How far is Apache Junction, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Apache Junction, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apache Junction and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apache Junction and Tucson.
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Start on North Apache Trail
60 m · 11 sec · North Apache Trail
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Continue on North Apache Trail
150 m · 35 sec · North Apache Trail
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Turn left onto West Old West Highway
1445 ft · 35 sec · West Old West Highway
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Continue on East Old West Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Old West Highway
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Continue on South Goldfield Road
1734 ft · 52 sec · South Goldfield Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 60 East: Globe
2337 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2332 ft · 32 sec · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2630 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on State Route 79
1935 ft · 30 sec · State Route 79
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Turn right onto Tucson-Globe Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on North Oracle Road
14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
56 m · 15 sec · North Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apache Junction and Tucson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Apache Junction and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apache Junction to Tucson?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Apache Junction and 51.1 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apache Junction and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apache Junction and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.9 km).
#1 Apache Junction
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.4150500, -111.5495800 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson
The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
| Population | 553,571 |
| Coordinates | 32.2217400, -110.9264800 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.22 | $38.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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