How far is Naco, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Naco, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
105.64 mi
01h 57m
Flight
83.98 mi
135.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.64 mi
Kilometers
170.01 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 AM MST
Return by in Naco
Thu, Oct 15, 1:42 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naco
2026-10-15T09:48
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naco
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Whetstone
AZ

Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona

From Naco
52.8 mi
00h 58m
To Tucson
52.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Naco Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Thursday
Using Bisbee as the closest live forecast in the Cochise County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 13 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Martinez Street

    63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Towner Avenue

    1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Newell Street

    1383 ft · 38 sec · West Newell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Willson Road

    3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 92

    20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92

  7. 7

    Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on AZ 92

    3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

    6 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    36.4 mi · 37 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North

    3072 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1174 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    28 m · 2 sec · North Country Club Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucson-Benson Highway
36.4 mi · 34%
State Route 92
20.3 mi · 19%
State Route 90
15 mi · 14%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 9%
Buffalo Soldier Trail
6 mi · 6%
South Willson Road
3.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tucson-Benson Highway

Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

36.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whetstone
00h 58m from Naco
Leave By
2:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Naco and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Whetstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Naco and 52.9 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naco and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Whetstone

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

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

RAIL

Benson

5 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Tucson

66 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naco and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 83.98 mi (135.15 km).

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#1 Naco

Located at an elevation of 4,606 feet in the high desert Mule Mountains foothills of Cochise County, this southeastern Arizona community sits directly on the international border opposite its sister city in Sonora, Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates31.3353800, -109.9481300
Altitude1404
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: (-109.947805, 31.335378)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $17.43
Round trip
$34.87
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.43 $34.87
Mid-grade $5.03 $18.78 $37.55
Premium $5.36 $20.00 $40.01
Diesel $6.27 $23.39 $46.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Naco and Tucson. The current time is 09:48:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.