How far is Pinon, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Pinon, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 391.4 miles (629.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
391.43 mi
06h 47m
Flight
270.99 mi
436.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.99 mi
Kilometers
436.12 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.43 mi
Kilometers
629.95 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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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 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM MST
Return by in Pinon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinon
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:17 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinon
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Camp Verde
AZ

Town of the United States

From Pinon
208.5 mi
03h 23m
To Tucson
183 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W
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 Pinon and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Navajo Route 8030

    1013 ft · 30 sec · Navajo Route 8030

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 4

    2577 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 4

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1490 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Navajo Route 8031

    15 mi · 37 min · Navajo Route 8031

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 8029

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 8029

  6. 6

    Continue on Hopi Route 4

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Hopi Route 4

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2887 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on AZ 87

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87

  12. 12

    Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    38.8 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2575 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinon 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 24%
Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 16%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
56 mi · 14%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 14%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 10%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+120.4 mi
271 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Verde
03h 23m from Pinon
Leave By
10:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinon and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 391.4 miles (629.9 km) and usually takes 06h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.5 miles from Pinon and 183 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.37 one way or $136.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pinon and Tucson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde

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 Camp Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Main Stage
Food stop 12.5 mi away

Main Stage

Cottonwood , AZ
1 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 349 reviews Bar,Art gallery,Bingo hall,Karaoke,Live music venue,Pool hall,Restaurant
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 3.2 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Garrison Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Garrison Park

Cottonwood , AZ
39 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.2/5 245 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

7 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

35 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

72 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

73 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinon and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 270.99 mi (436.12 km).

Pinon

#1 Pinon

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population1,765
Coordinates36.1008300, -110.2259600
Altitude1936
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: Navajo Route 8030 (-110.22576, 36.100811)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 630 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.81 gal
52.29 L · about $68.37
Round trip
$136.75
27.62 gal · 104.58 L
Estimated CO2
122.7 kg one way
Round trip: 245.5 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $68.37 $136.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $73.72 $147.44
Premium $5.57 $76.87 $153.73
Diesel $6.37 $87.91 $175.83

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pinon, AZ and Tucson, AZ. The current time in Pinon is 01:14:27, although it is 00:14:27 in Tucson.

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.