How far is Camp Verde, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Camp Verde, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.38 mi
03h 08m
Flight
170.43 mi
274.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.43 mi
Kilometers
274.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.38 mi
Kilometers
336.97 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM MST
Return by in Camp Verde
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Verde
2026-04-22T17:23
Arrive Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Verde
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Camp Verde
103.6 mi
01h 34m
To Tucson
105.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 21 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camp Verde and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2694 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West General Crook Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Access Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Access Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 South

    2831 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    39.4 mi · 39 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 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

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Verde and Tucson.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 26%
Arizona Veterans Highway
39.4 mi · 19%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 18%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 18%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 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 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
01h 34m from Camp Verde
Leave By
10:44 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camp Verde and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Verde to Tucson?

The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Camp Verde and 105.8 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 10:44 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.59 one way or $73.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camp Verde and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

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 Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 6 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Verde and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 170.43 mi (274.28 km).

Camp Verde

#1 Camp Verde

Town of the United States

Population11,259
Coordinates34.5636400, -111.8543200
Altitude961
CountryUnited States
Tucson

#2 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-111.854314, 34.563642)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $36.59
Round trip
$73.18
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.59 $73.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.45 $78.90
Premium $5.57 $41.13 $82.27
Diesel $6.37 $47.04 $94.09

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 Camp Verde and Tucson. The current time is 17:23:35.

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.