How far is Clarkdale, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Clarkdale, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Road
224.54 mi
03h 39m
Flight
187.82 mi
302.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.82 mi
Kilometers
302.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.54 mi
Kilometers
361.37 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MST
Return by in Clarkdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkdale
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkdale
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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Clarkdale
111.3 mi
01h 49m
To Tucson
113.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 23 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 Clarkdale and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkdale and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1328 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    48 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    58 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    61 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    32 m · 5 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    47 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1860 ft · 45 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    2385 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    41 mi · 41 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  35. 35

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkdale 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
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
1 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 24%
Arizona Veterans Highway
41 mi · 18%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 17%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 17%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 7%
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
01h 49m from Clarkdale
Leave By
9:42 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarkdale and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarkdale to Tucson?

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 111.3 miles from Clarkdale and 113.2 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 9:42 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkdale and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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 Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 7.6 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 3.7 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 4.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkdale and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 187.82 mi (302.26 km).

Clarkdale

#1 Clarkdale

Town of the United States

Population4,525
Coordinates34.7711300, -112.0579400
Altitude1083
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: Main Street (-112.057957, 34.77122)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.99 L · about $39.21
Round trip
$78.42
15.84 gal · 59.98 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.21 $78.42
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.28 $84.55
Premium $5.57 $44.08 $88.17
Diesel $6.37 $50.42 $100.84

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 Clarkdale and Tucson. The current time is 22:14:05.

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.