How far is Douglas, AZ from Sells, AZ?
The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Sells, AZ is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Sells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Sells.
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Start on East 10th Street
2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue
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Continue on 16th Street
21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Old Douglas Road
3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road
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Merge right
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
38.8 mi · 40 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ajo Way, Kino Parkway
1715 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto East Ajo Way
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Ajo Way
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
23.2 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
32.8 mi · 39 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Turn left
1659 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Road
78 m · 17 sec · Main Road
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Turn left
998 ft · 44 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and Sells.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
38.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Sells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Sells?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Whetstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Douglas and 90.1 miles from Sells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 9:30 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Sells.
Stop Ideas Near Whetstone
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 Whetstone.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Sells. Straight-line distance: 142.9 mi (229.98 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.3445500, -109.5453400 |
| Altitude | 1222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sells
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 31.9120200, -111.8812300 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sells (-111.88123, 31.91202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
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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