How far is Douglas, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.88 mi
02h 10m
Flight
101.26 mi
162.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.88 mi
Kilometers
191.32 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM MST
Return by in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Huachuca City
AZ

Town of the United States

From Douglas
61.4 mi
01h 05m
To Tucson
57.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 20 mph WSW
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 Douglas and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto G Avenue

    2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 16th Street

    21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Douglas Road

    3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road

  5. 5

    Merge right

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 90

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  8. 8

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    36.4 mi · 37 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North

    3072 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1174 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    28 m · 2 sec · North Country Club Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucson-Benson Highway
36.4 mi · 31%
16th Street
21.8 mi · 18%
State Route 90
17.1 mi · 14%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12.7 mi · 11%
Old Douglas Road
10.7 mi · 9%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Tucson-Benson Highway

Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

36.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huachuca City
01h 05m from Douglas
Leave By
2:08 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Huachuca City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Douglas and 57.5 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huachuca City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huachuca City, 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 Huachuca City.

RAIL

Benson

38 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 101.26 mi (162.96 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population16,458
Coordinates31.3445500, -109.5453400
Altitude1222
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: East 10th Street (-109.54534, 31.344467)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.59
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.79 $41.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.42 $44.84
Premium $5.57 $23.38 $46.75
Diesel $6.37 $26.74 $53.47

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 Douglas and Tucson. The current time is 00:28:31.

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.