How far is Arivaca Junction, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Arivaca Junction, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arivaca Junction and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arivaca Junction and Tucson.
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Start on West Arivaca Road
129 m · 15 sec · West Arivaca Road
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Continue on West Arivaca Road
1345 ft · 32 sec · West Arivaca Road
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Take the ramp left
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
32.8 mi · 37 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
1631 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Freeway Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Road
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn slight left
1339 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway
3153 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
1403 ft · 34 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Club Road
40 m · 9 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 Arivaca 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.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
32.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Arivaca 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 Arivaca Junction to Tucson?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sahuarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Arivaca Junction and 19.5 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arivaca Junction and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Sahuarita
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 Sahuarita.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arivaca Junction and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.43 km).
#1 Arivaca Junction
Situated within the Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 3,074 feet, this settlement functions primarily as a transit point along Interstate 19.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7273100, -111.0612000 |
| Altitude | 937 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
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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