How far is Mammoth, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Mammoth, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.25 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38.41 mi
61.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.41 mi
Kilometers
61.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.25 mi
Kilometers
79.26 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM MST
Return by in Mammoth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mammoth
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mammoth
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Catalina
AZ

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Mammoth
24.6 mi
00h 34m
To Tucson
24.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    65 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Galiuro Street

    1133 ft · 55 sec · East Galiuro Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Oracle Road

    14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    56 m · 15 sec · North Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucson-Globe Highway
23.5 mi · 48%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 28%
North Country Club Road
3.02 mi · 6%
American Avenue
2.01 mi · 4%
North 1st Avenue
1.89 mi · 4%
North Campbell Avenue
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tucson-Globe Highway

Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

15.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catalina
00h 34m from Mammoth
Leave By
4:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mammoth and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catalina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Mammoth and 24.6 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.61 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mammoth and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Catalina

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

32 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

84 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mammoth and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 38.41 mi (61.81 km).

Mammoth

#1 Mammoth

Town

Population1,717
Coordinates32.7225700, -110.6406500
Altitude719
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 Main Street (-110.640742, 32.722508)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $8.61
Round trip
$17.23
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.61 $17.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $5.57 $9.68 $19.37
Diesel $6.37 $11.08 $22.15

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 Mammoth and Tucson. The current time is 01:14:46.

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.