How far is Cactus Flat, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Cactus Flat, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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 01h 57m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cactus Flat and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cactus Flat and Tucson.
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Start on Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
28.1 mi · 34 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.1 mi · 49 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North
3072 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way
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Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way
1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way
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Turn left
1174 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway
1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway
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Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
28 m · 2 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 Cactus Flat 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.
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.1 mi · 00h 49m
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 Cactus Flat and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cactus Flat to Tucson?
The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Cactus Flat and 60.7 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 2:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cactus Flat and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cactus Flat and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 79.68 mi (128.24 km).
#1 Cactus Flat
Cactus Flat is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7584000, -109.7161900 |
| Altitude | 954 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
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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