How far is Buckeye, AZ from Tucson Estates, AZ?

The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Tucson Estates, AZ is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
158.41 mi
02h 57m
Flight
119.15 mi
191.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.15 mi
Kilometers
191.76 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.41 mi
Kilometers
254.94 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MST
Return by in Buckeye
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckeye
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Tucson Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckeye
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
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Buckeye
79.2 mi
01h 28m
To Tucson Estates
79.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Tucson Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Tucson Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 59 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 55 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson

    88 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Ajo Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way

  19. 19

    Continue on West Ajo Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Ajo Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Kinney Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Kinney Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Western Way

    570 ft · 30 sec · West Western Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Western Way Circle

    52 m · 8 sec · South Western Way Circle

  23. 23

    Turn right

    43 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye and Tucson Estates.

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 34%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 24%
Papago Freeway
24.2 mi · 15%
Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 8%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.63 mi · 6%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 3%
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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
01h 28m from Buckeye
Leave By
12:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buckeye and Sunny near Tucson Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Tucson Estates?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Buckeye and 79.2 miles from Tucson Estates.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckeye and Sunny near Tucson Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Casa Grande and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.4 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Coolidge City Hall

Coolidge , AZ
130 W Central Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City of Coolidge Council Chambers

Coolidge , AZ
911 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Tucson Estates. Straight-line distance: 119.15 mi (191.76 km).

Buckeye

#1 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Tucson Estates

#2 Tucson Estates

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population12,192
Coordinates32.1875800, -111.0909300
Altitude807
CountryUnited States
Start: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)
End: Tucson Estates (-111.09093, 32.18758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.16 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.35
11.18 gal · 42.32 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.68 $55.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.84 $59.68
Premium $5.57 $31.11 $62.23
Diesel $6.37 $35.59 $71.17

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 Buckeye and Tucson Estates. The current time is 01:56:30.

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.