How far is Nogales, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Nogales, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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 Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nogales and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nogales and Tucson.
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Start on North Wayside Drive
28 m · 5 sec · North Wayside Drive
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Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Mariposa Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Mariposa Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
1631 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Freeway Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Road
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn slight left
1339 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway
3153 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
1403 ft · 34 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Club Road
40 m · 9 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 Nogales 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.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nogales and Partly Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nogales to Tucson?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Nogales and 35.2 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nogales and Partly Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
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 Green Valley.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nogales and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 60.9 mi (98.01 km).
#1 Nogales
City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border
| Population | 20,107 |
| Coordinates | 31.3403800, -110.9342500 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.95 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.02 | $26.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.53 | $31.07 |
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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