How far is Mohave Valley, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Mohave Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.43 mi
05h 48m
Flight
281.98 mi
453.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.98 mi
Kilometers
453.81 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.43 mi
Kilometers
555.91 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM MST
Return by in Mohave Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mohave Valley
2026-04-18T03:27
Arrive Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mohave Valley
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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From Mohave Valley
175.9 mi
02h 54m
To Tucson
169.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 18 mph N
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mohave Valley and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Haven Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calle del Media

    84 m · 14 sec · Calle del Media

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Parkway

    1874 ft · 1 min · Valley Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cimarron Boulevard

    941 ft · 47 sec · Cimarron Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Harbor Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North K Street

    1 km · 2 min · North K Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto J Street

    1346 ft · 37 sec · J Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1265 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Needles Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe

    1786 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Route 95

    47.4 mi · 55 min · Route 95

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Aqueduct Road

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2128 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · California Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  26. 26

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  35. 35

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 30%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 16%
Route 95
47.4 mi · 14%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 11%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 9%
Papago Freeway
24.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
282 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 54m from Mohave Valley
Leave By
5:22 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mohave Valley and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mohave Valley to Tucson?

The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.9 miles from Mohave Valley and 169.5 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 5:22 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.35 one way or $120.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mohave Valley and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mohave Valley and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 281.98 mi (453.81 km).

Mohave Valley

#1 Mohave Valley

Census designated place

Population2,616
Coordinates34.9330600, -114.5888500
Altitude143
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: Winter Haven Drive (-114.589074, 34.932616)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.19 gal
46.14 L · about $60.35
Round trip
$120.71
24.38 gal · 92.28 L
Estimated CO2
108.3 kg one way
Round trip: 216.7 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $60.35 $120.71
Mid-grade $5.34 $65.07 $130.14
Premium $5.57 $67.85 $135.70
Diesel $6.37 $77.60 $155.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mohave Valley and Tucson. The current time is 03:27:01.

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.