How far is Glendale, AZ from Tubac, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Tubac, AZ is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Tubac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Tubac.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1798 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
2854 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas Road
1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tubac
1581 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
939 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Frontage Road
2298 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Plaza Road
1279 ft · 57 sec · Plaza Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burruel Street
57 m · 13 sec · Burruel Street
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Turn left onto Calle Iglesia
643 ft · 34 sec · Calle Iglesia
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Turn left onto Luger Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Luger Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luger Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Tubac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Glendale and Sunny near Tubac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Tubac?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Glendale and 83.8 miles from Tubac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Tubac.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Tubac. Straight-line distance: 148.71 mi (239.33 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tubac
Census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,191 |
| Coordinates | 31.6125900, -111.0459200 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tubac (-111.04592, 31.61259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
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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