How far is Bagdad, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Bagdad, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bagdad and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bagdad and Tucson.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lindahl
1.1 km · 3 min · North Lindahl
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Continue on Lindahl Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lindahl Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1586 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hillside-Bagdad Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Hillside-Bagdad Highway
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Turn right onto Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
10.9 mi · 19 min · Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
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Take the ramp straight
860 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
27.1 mi · 31 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
20.4 mi · 30 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1947 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
2278 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · West 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 Bagdad 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bagdad and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bagdad to Tucson?
The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Bagdad and 121.6 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bagdad and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bagdad and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 209.37 mi (336.95 km).
#1 Bagdad
Located in the rugged high desert of western Yavapai County at an elevation of 3,304 feet, this isolated community functions primarily as a company town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5811300, -113.2046400 |
| Altitude | 1007 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $42.89 | $85.78 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $45.69 | $91.39 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $53.44 | $106.87 |
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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