How far is Dolan Springs, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Dolan Springs, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
346.59 mi
05h 39m
Flight
301.71 mi
485.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.71 mi
Kilometers
485.55 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.59 mi
Kilometers
557.79 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM MST
Return by in Dolan Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dolan Springs
2026-04-23T10:08
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM MST
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dolan Springs
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
Wickenburg
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Dolan Springs
170.5 mi
02h 49m
To Tucson
176.1 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dolan Springs and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dolan Springs and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on Tom White Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Tom White Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pierce Ferry Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Pierce Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

    27.3 mi · 32 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Beale Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

    90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway

    61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Grand Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  30. 30

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  39. 39

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dolan Springs and Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 South
90.8 mi · 26%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 16%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 11%
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
27.3 mi · 8%
Grand Avenue
26.6 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 93 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

90.8 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickenburg
02h 49m from Dolan Springs
Leave By
5:42 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dolan Springs and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dolan Springs to Tucson?

The road trip is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Wickenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.5 miles from Dolan Springs and 176.1 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.55 one way or $121.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dolan Springs and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Wickenburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wickenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

73 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

87 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

89 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

107 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dolan Springs and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 301.71 mi (485.55 km).

Dolan Springs

#1 Dolan Springs

Census designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States

Population2,033
Coordinates35.5919400, -114.2732900
Altitude1026
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: Tom White Drive (-114.273252, 35.59194)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.23 gal
46.3 L · about $60.55
Round trip
$121.10
24.46 gal · 92.6 L
Estimated CO2
108.7 kg one way
Round trip: 217.4 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $60.55 $121.10
Mid-grade $5.34 $65.28 $130.57
Premium $5.57 $68.07 $136.14
Diesel $6.37 $77.86 $155.71

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 Dolan Springs and Tucson. The current time is 10:08:25.

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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.