How far is Kingman, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Kingman, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.47 mi
04h 52m
Flight
272.62 mi
438.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.62 mi
Kilometers
438.74 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.47 mi
Kilometers
502.87 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM MST
Return by in Kingman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingman
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingman
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
Sun City West
AZ

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Kingman
153.2 mi
02h 26m
To Tucson
159.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 20 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 Kingman and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Beale Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Beale Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

    90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway

    61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  28. 28

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 South
90.8 mi · 29%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 17%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 12%
Grand Avenue
26.6 mi · 9%
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 7%
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
272.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City West
02h 26m from Kingman
Leave By
7:14 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingman and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 153.2 miles from Kingman and 159.3 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 272.6 miles (438.7 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 7:14 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.61 one way or $109.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingman and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Sun City West

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 Sun City West and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Surprise: Police Department
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City of Surprise: Police Department

Surprise , AZ
14250 W Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 3.5/5 47 reviews Police department
City Hall Visitor Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Visitor Lot

Surprise , AZ
15950 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Free parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

38 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

40 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

72 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingman and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 272.62 mi (438.74 km).

Kingman

#1 Kingman

City in Arizona, USA

Population31,815
Coordinates35.1894400, -114.0530100
Altitude1021
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: North 4th Street (-114.052969, 35.189437)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.74 L · about $54.61
Round trip
$109.22
22.06 gal · 83.48 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $54.61 $109.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $58.88 $117.76
Premium $5.57 $61.39 $122.79
Diesel $6.37 $70.22 $140.43

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 Kingman and Tucson. The current time is 20:30:04.

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.