How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Tucson.
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Start on East Ocotillo Road
116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
1419 ft · 32 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn left onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Continue on South Ellsworth Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Road
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Turn right onto East Riggs Road
12 mi · 19 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
2278 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · West 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 Queen Creek 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Queen Creek and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Tucson?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Queen Creek and 43.1 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 82.01 mi (131.99 km).
#1 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
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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