How far is Drexel Heights, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Drexel Heights, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Drexel Heights and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Heights and Tucson.
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Start on West Bilby Road
22 m · 4 sec · West Bilby Road
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Turn right onto South Cardinal Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cardinal Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Irvington Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irvington Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Phoenix, El Paso
2360 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
1631 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Freeway Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Road
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn slight left
1339 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway
3153 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
1403 ft · 34 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Club Road
40 m · 9 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 Drexel Heights and Tucson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Irvington Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Irvington Road
2.72 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Drexel Heights and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Drexel Heights to Tucson?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Drexel Heights and 5.1 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Drexel Heights and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
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 South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drexel Heights and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 8.16 mi (13.13 km).
#1 Drexel Heights
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 27,749 |
| Coordinates | 32.1411900, -111.0284300 |
| Altitude | 770 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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