How far is Lukeville, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Lukeville, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
151.04 mi
03h 07m
Flight
113.09 mi
182 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.09 mi
Kilometers
182 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.04 mi
Kilometers
243.08 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Sat, Nov 7, 4:19 AM MST
Return by in Lukeville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:26 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lukeville
2026-11-07T01:11
Arrive Tucson
Sat, Nov 7, 4:19 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lukeville
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
Sells
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

From Lukeville
75.5 mi
01h 33m
To Tucson
75.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lukeville Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Ajo as the closest live forecast in the Pima County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ajo Sonoita Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Ajo Sonoita Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Sonoita Highway

    21.5 mi · 25 min · North Sonoita Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Ajo Highway

    23 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ajo Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ajo Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard

    1631 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Freeway Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 22nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1339 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway

    3153 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Campbell Avenue

    1403 ft · 34 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lukeville 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 62%
West Ajo Highway
23 mi · 15%
North Sonoita Highway
21.5 mi · 14%
North Ajo Sonoita Highway
5.69 mi · 4%
West 22nd Street
1.72 mi · 1%
West Ajo Way
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Tucson-Ajo Highway

Turn right onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway

93.7 mi · 01h 52m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
113.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sells
01h 33m from Lukeville
Leave By
10:46 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lukeville and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Sells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Lukeville and 75.6 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:46 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sells

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

93 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lukeville and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 113.09 mi (182 km).

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#1 Lukeville

Located in Pima County at an elevation of 1404 feet, this unincorporated community sits on the United States-Mexico border in the Sonoran Desert.

Population0
Coordinates31.8825700, -112.8157100
Altitude428
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: Lukeville (-112.81571, 31.88257)
End: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.71 $25.09 $50.18
Premium $5.05 $26.90 $53.79
Diesel $6.28 $33.45 $66.90

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lukeville and Tucson. The current time is 01:11:42.

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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.