How far is East Sahuarita, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from East Sahuarita, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.38 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.27 mi
31.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.27 mi
Kilometers
31.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.85 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM MST
Return by in East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Sahuarita
2026-04-18T06:34
Arrive Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Sahuarita
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Drexel Heights
AZ

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From East Sahuarita
12.8 mi
00h 16m
To Tucson
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Sahuarita and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Sahuarita and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on East El Toro Road

    96 m · 11 sec · East El Toro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sahuarita Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Sahuarita Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard

    1631 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on South Freeway Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 22nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    1339 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway

    3153 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Campbell Avenue

    1403 ft · 34 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sahuarita and Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 63%
East Sahuarita Road
3.27 mi · 13%
West 22nd Street
1.72 mi · 7%
South Country Club Road
1.01 mi · 4%
East Broadway Boulevard
1.01 mi · 4%
South Freeway Road
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

16 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drexel Heights
00h 16m from East Sahuarita
Leave By
7:24 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Sahuarita and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Sahuarita to Tucson?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Drexel Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from East Sahuarita and 12.6 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Sahuarita and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Drexel Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drexel Heights, 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 Drexel Heights.

RAIL

Tucson

11 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

72 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Sahuarita and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 km).

East Sahuarita

#1 East Sahuarita

Census designated place

Population1,622
Coordinates31.9428600, -110.9284200
Altitude848
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 El Toro Road (-110.928419, 31.942996)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.91
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.46 $8.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.80 $9.61
Premium $5.57 $5.01 $10.02
Diesel $6.37 $5.73 $11.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Sahuarita and Tucson. The current time is 06:34:55.

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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.