How far is Pine, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Pine, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
208.34 mi
03h 25m
Flight
152.52 mi
245.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.52 mi
Kilometers
245.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.34 mi
Kilometers
335.29 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MST
Return by in Pine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MST

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

Leave by
10:10 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine
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
Chandler
AZ

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Pine
103.6 mi
01h 42m
To Tucson
104.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hardscrabble Mesa Road

    42 m · 5 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Payson-Winslow Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 87

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87

  4. 4

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    660 ft · 12 sec · North Beeline Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Payson-Winslow Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway

    3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway

    45 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Beeline Highway

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop South

    2118 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pima Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Price Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix

    2460 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi · 35%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 26%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 18%
Payson-Winslow Highway
10.2 mi · 5%
Price Freeway
9.42 mi · 5%
North Freeway
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Beeline Highway

Continue on South Beeline Highway

72.8 mi · 01h 26m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
01h 42m from Pine
Leave By
10:10 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Pine and 104.8 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 10:10 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chandler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 14.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 14 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chandler.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

21 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

23 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

37 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 152.52 mi (245.45 km).

Pine

#1 Pine

Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America

Population1,963
Coordinates34.3844700, -111.4551400
Altitude1636
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: Hardscrabble Mesa Road (-111.45515, 34.38457)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.83 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.78
14.7 gal · 55.66 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.39 $72.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.23 $78.47
Premium $5.57 $40.91 $81.82
Diesel $6.37 $46.79 $93.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine and Tucson. The current time is 00:13:17.

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.