How far is Rowood, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Rowood, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowood and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowood and Tucson.
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Start on Tucson-Ajo Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Ajo Highway
998 ft · 15 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on North Sonoita Highway
861 ft · 19 sec · North Sonoita Highway
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Turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
23 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Ajo Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ajo Way
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Take the ramp slight left
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · 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 Rowood 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.
North Tucson-Ajo Highway
Turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 01h 52m
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 Rowood and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowood to Tucson?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Sells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Rowood and 67.2 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rowood and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Sells
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 Sells.
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowood and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 112.57 mi (181.16 km).
#1 Rowood
Situated in the arid Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 1719 feet, this settlement developed alongside the New Cornelia open-pit copper mine.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3683900, -112.8459900 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $4.67 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $29.67 | $59.33 |
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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