How far is Lukeville, AZ from Tucson International Airport, AZ?
The driving distance from Lukeville, AZ to Tucson International Airport, AZ is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lukeville and Tucson International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lukeville and Tucson International Airport.
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Start on North Ajo Sonoita Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Ajo Sonoita Highway
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Continue on North Sonoita Highway
21.5 mi · 25 min · North Sonoita Highway
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Turn right onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
12.7 mi · 15 min · West Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto West Valencia Road
13.6 mi · 25 min · West Valencia Road
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Turn right onto South Plumer Avenue
1 km · 3 min · South Plumer Avenue
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Turn left onto East Airport Drive
718 ft · 34 sec · East Airport Drive
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Turn right onto South Tucson Boulevard
1194 ft · 1 min · South Tucson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tucson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lukeville and Tucson International Airport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lukeville and Partly Cloudy near Tucson International Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lukeville to Tucson International Airport?
The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 74.1 miles from Lukeville and 74.1 miles from Tucson International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 10:42 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lukeville and Partly Cloudy near Tucson International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Sells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sells.
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lukeville and Tucson International Airport. Straight-line distance: 110.98 mi (178.61 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8825700, -112.8157100 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson International Airport
Airport in Tucson, Arizona, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1161900, -110.9417600 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucson International Airport (-110.94176, 32.11619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.36 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $32.82 | $65.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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