How far is Kachina Village, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

Fastest route

The distance between Kachina Village, Arizona and Tucson, Arizona is approximately 220 miles (354 kilometers). To travel from Kachina Village to Tucson, you can follow these directions:

Directions

  1. 🚗 Start by heading south on I-17 S.
  2. 🛣 Merge onto I-10 E/US-60 E.
  3. 🔄 Keep left at the fork to stay on I-10 E, following signs for Tucson.
  4. ➡️ Use the 2nd from the right lane to take the exit toward I-10 Frontage Rd/N Interstate 10 Eastbound Frontage Rd.
  5. ➡️ Continue straight onto I-10 Frontage Rd/N Interstate 10 Eastbound Frontage Rd.
  6. ➡️ Continue to follow I-10 Frontage Rd.
  7. ➡️ Keep right to stay on I-10 Frontage Rd.
  8. ⤴️ Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-10 E.
  9. ⤴️ Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 255 toward AZ-77 N/Miracle Mile.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣 Plan your route ahead of time and consider using a GPS navigation system to help you stay on track.
  • ⛽️ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey, especially if there are long stretches between gas stations.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on road conditions and potential traffic delays, as they may affect your travel time.
  • 🍽️ Pack snacks and drinks for the road to keep yourself refreshed during the journey.
  • 🚗 Take regular breaks to stretch your legs, especially during long drives.
  • 🏨 If you're planning an overnight stay, research and book accommodations in advance.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy in case you need to make emergency calls or use navigation apps.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.28 mi
03h 51m
Flight
203.49 mi
327.48 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.49 mi
Kilometers
327.48 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.28 mi
Kilometers
406 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:43 AM MST
Return by in Kachina Village
Fri, Apr 17, 2:35 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kachina Village
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Tucson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:43 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM MST

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

Leave by
9:16 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kachina Village
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
AZ

The second most populous city in Arizona.

From Kachina Village
126 mi
01h 55m
To Tucson
126.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kachina Village and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on Kachina Trail

    656 ft · 20 sec · Kachina Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Kachina Trail

    2574 ft · 1 min · Kachina Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kachina Boulevard

    158 m · 17 sec · Kachina Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    87 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kachina Village 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
87 mi · 34%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 22%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 15%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 15%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 6%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

87 mi · 01h 27m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
203.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
01h 55m from Kachina Village
Leave By
9:16 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kachina Village and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kachina Village to Tucson?

The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Kachina Village and 126.3 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 9:16 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.06 one way or $88.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kachina Village and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

7 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

18 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

20 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

55 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kachina Village and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 203.49 mi (327.48 km).

Kachina Village

#1 Kachina Village

Census designated place

Population2,622
Coordinates35.0969600, -111.6926600
Altitude2064
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: Kachina Trail (-111.692796, 35.096797)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.7 L · about $44.06
Round trip
$88.13
17.8 gal · 67.4 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $44.06 $88.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $47.51 $95.02
Premium $5.57 $49.54 $99.07
Diesel $6.37 $56.66 $113.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kachina Village and Tucson. The current time is 06:51:50.

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.