How far is Naco, AZ from Tucson International Airport, AZ?
The driving distance from Naco, AZ to Tucson International Airport, AZ is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naco and Tucson International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naco and Tucson International Airport.
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Start on the route
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto West Martinez Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street
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Turn right onto South Towner Avenue
1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue
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Turn left onto West Newell Street
1383 ft · 38 sec · West Newell Street
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Continue on South Willson Road
3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 92
20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92
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Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
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Continue on AZ 92
3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92
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Turn left onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
6 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
34.3 mi · 35 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valencia Road, Tucson International Airport
1788 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Valencia Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Valencia Road
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Turn left onto South Palo Verde Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Palo Verde Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Corona Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Corona Road
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Continue on South Tucson Boulevard
2583 ft · 2 min · South Tucson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tucson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naco and Tucson International Airport.
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
34.3 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Naco and Partly Cloudy near Tucson International Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naco to Tucson International Airport?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 51.1 miles from Naco and 51.1 miles from Tucson International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Naco and Partly Cloudy near Tucson International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Whetstone
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 Whetstone.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naco and Tucson International Airport. Straight-line distance: 79.5 mi (127.94 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3353800, -109.9481300 |
| Altitude | 1404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson International Airport
Airport in Tucson, Arizona, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1161900, -110.9417600 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucson International Airport (-110.94176, 32.11619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.36 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $22.66 | $45.31 |
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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