How far is Golden Valley, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Golden Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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 Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Valley and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley and Tucson.
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Start on Santa Maria Road
2021 ft · 2 min · Santa Maria Road
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Turn right onto West Chino Drive
1299 ft · 38 sec · West Chino Drive
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Turn right onto Verde Road
2469 ft · 2 min · Verde Road
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Turn left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
2894 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on West Beale Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
20.4 mi · 30 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1947 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 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
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
2278 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · West 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 Golden Valley and Tucson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 93 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 01h 46m
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 Golden Valley and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Valley to Tucson?
The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Sun City West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Golden Valley and 162.8 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.91 one way or $105.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Golden Valley and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
City of Surprise: Police Department
City Hall Visitor Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Valley and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 280.85 mi (451.98 km).
#1 Golden Valley
Located in Mohave County at an elevation of 2,808 feet, this unincorporated desert community sits in a wide valley flanked by the Black and Cerbat mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2233300, -114.2230100 |
| Altitude | 856 |
| 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: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $4.67 | $52.91 | $105.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $56.98 | $113.97 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $60.71 | $121.42 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $71.00 | $142.00 |
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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