How far is Linden, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Linden, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
195.82 mi
03h 51m
Flight
149.33 mi
240.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.33 mi
Kilometers
240.32 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.82 mi
Kilometers
315.14 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
Thu, Oct 15, 8:42 PM MST
Return by in Linden
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-10-15T16:50
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:42 PM 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 Linden
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 Linden
97.8 mi
01h 55m
To Tucson
98.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM MST
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM MST
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Payson-Show Low Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Clark Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Clark Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Deuce of Clubs

    2233 ft · 46 sec · West Deuce of Clubs

  5. 5

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

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

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Oracle Road

    14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    56 m · 15 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 Linden 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 43%
Tucson-Globe Highway
76.8 mi · 39%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 7%
Payson-Show Low Highway
4.16 mi · 2%
North Clark Road
3.04 mi · 2%
North Country Club Road
3.02 mi · 2%
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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
01h 55m from Linden
Leave By
9:16 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linden and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 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?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Linden and 98.1 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 $32.30 one way or $64.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linden 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 Linden and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 149.33 mi (240.32 km).

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#1 Linden

Located in Navajo County along the Mogollon Rim, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet within the White Mountains region of Arizona.

Population0
Coordinates34.2850400, -110.1570600
Altitude1918
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: AZ 260 (-110.15706, 34.285371)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.16 L · about $32.30
Round trip
$64.59
13.82 gal · 52.32 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $32.30 $64.59
Mid-grade $5.03 $34.78 $69.57
Premium $5.36 $37.06 $74.12
Diesel $6.27 $43.34 $86.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Tucson. The current time is 16:50:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.