How far is Avondale, AZ from Nogales, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Nogales, AZ is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.6 mi
03h 31m
Flight
166.66 mi
268.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.66 mi
Kilometers
268.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.6 mi
Kilometers
308.35 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nogales
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MST
Return by in Avondale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Nogales
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Avondale
95.9 mi
01h 45m
To Nogales
95.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Thursday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Nogales.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Nogales.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 54 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road

    151 m · 17 sec · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 59th Avenue

    136 m · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson

    1123 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    39 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wayside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Nogales.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 30%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 29%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 20%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 10%
West Buckeye Road
8.87 mi · 5%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 45m from Avondale
Leave By
9:56 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Nogales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Nogales?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Avondale and 95.7 miles from Nogales.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Nogales.

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, 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 Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 166.66 mi (268.21 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Nogales

#2 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Avondale (-112.3496, 33.4356)
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.94
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.47 $66.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.08 $72.17
Premium $5.57 $37.63 $75.25
Diesel $6.37 $43.03 $86.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Nogales. The current time is 07:31:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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