How far is Holbrook, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Holbrook, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.76 mi
04h 32m
Flight
190.41 mi
306.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.41 mi
Kilometers
306.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.76 mi
Kilometers
382.63 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM MST
Return by in Holbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holbrook
2026-04-22T20:41
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holbrook
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Holbrook
118.7 mi
02h 16m
To Tucson
119.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Navajo Boulevard

    1280 ft · 21 sec · North Navajo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  5. 5

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs

    3 mi · 7 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  12. 12

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Oracle Road

    14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    56 m · 15 sec · North Country Club Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holbrook 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 35%
Tucson-Globe Highway
76.8 mi · 32%
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
37.1 mi · 16%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 6%
North Penrod Road
3.55 mi · 1%
East Deuce of Clubs
3.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

83.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
190.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
02h 16m from Holbrook
Leave By
7:54 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holbrook and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Holbrook and 119.1 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 7:54 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.54 one way or $83.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holbrook and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 190.41 mi (306.44 km).

Holbrook

#1 Holbrook

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,090
Coordinates34.9022500, -110.1581800
Altitude1549
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: I 40 BUS (-110.158443, 34.902284)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.76 L · about $41.54
Round trip
$83.08
16.78 gal · 63.52 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.54 $83.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.79 $89.57
Premium $5.57 $46.70 $93.40
Diesel $6.37 $53.41 $106.82

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 Holbrook and Tucson. The current time is 20:41:49.

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.