How far is Maryvale, AZ from Tubac, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Tubac, AZ is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
166.71 mi
03h 03m
Flight
146.23 mi
235.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.23 mi
Kilometers
235.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.71 mi
Kilometers
268.3 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tubac
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 AM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-16T07:09
Arrive Tubac
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Maryvale
83.5 mi
01h 31m
To Tubac
83.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Tubac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Tubac.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson

    2212 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Tubac

    1581 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    939 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Frontage Road

    2298 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Plaza Road

    1279 ft · 57 sec · Plaza Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Burruel Street

    57 m · 13 sec · Burruel Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Calle Iglesia

    643 ft · 34 sec · Calle Iglesia

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Luger Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Luger Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Luger Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Tubac.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 33%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
41.6 mi · 25%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 23%
Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
Papago Freeway
9.3 mi · 6%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 31m from Maryvale
Leave By
10:52 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maryvale and Mostly Sunny near Tubac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Tubac?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Maryvale and 83.3 miles from Tubac.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:52 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maryvale and Mostly Sunny near Tubac.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Tubac. Straight-line distance: 146.23 mi (235.34 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Tubac

#2 Tubac

Census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States

Population1,191
Coordinates31.6125900, -111.0459200
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Tubac (-111.04592, 31.61259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $5.57 $32.73 $65.46
Diesel $6.37 $37.43 $74.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Tubac. The current time is 07:09:21.

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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.