How far is Clifton, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Clifton, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Tucson.
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Start on Coronado Boulevard
9 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Coronado Boulevard
10.3 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard
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Continue on Safford-Springerville Highway
13.3 mi · 16 min · Safford-Springerville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Turn left onto South Montierth Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Montierth Lane
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Turn right onto East Solomon Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Solomon Road
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
31.3 mi · 38 min · South 1st Avenue
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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 Clifton 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 Clifton and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Tucson?
The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Willcox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Clifton and 83.9 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 12:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Willcox
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 Willcox.
Benson
Lordsburg
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 110.82 mi (178.34 km).
#1 Clifton
Town in Arizona
| Population | 3,636 |
| Coordinates | 33.0509000, -109.2961800 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
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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