How far is Mescal, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Mescal, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Mescal and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mescal and Tucson.
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Start on North Mescal Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mescal Road
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Take the ramp right
2316 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
31.3 mi · 32 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North
3072 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way
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Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way
1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way
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Turn left
1174 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway
1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway
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Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
28 m · 2 sec · North Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mescal and Tucson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mescal and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mescal to Tucson?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Littletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Mescal and 19.6 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mescal and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Littletown
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 Littletown.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mescal and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 km).
#1 Mescal
Situated in the high desert of southeastern Arizona at an elevation of 4085 feet, this census-designated place falls within Cochise County, west of the San Pedro River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9900800, -110.4353500 |
| Altitude | 1245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson
The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
| Population | 553,571 |
| Coordinates | 32.2217400, -110.9264800 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
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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