How far is Sahuarita, AZ from Rowood, AZ?
The driving distance from Sahuarita, AZ to Rowood, AZ is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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 02h 55m.
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 Sahuarita and Rowood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sahuarita and Rowood.
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Start on East Sahuarita Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Sahuarita Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valencia Road, Tucson
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto West Valencia Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Valencia Road
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Turn left onto West Ajo Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Sonoita Highway
861 ft · 13 sec · North Sonoita Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Ajo Highway
998 ft · 15 sec · 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
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sahuarita and Rowood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
Continue on West 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 Sahuarita and Sunny near Rowood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sahuarita to Rowood?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 70.5 miles from Sahuarita and 70.6 miles from Rowood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.28 one way or $46.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sahuarita and Sunny near Rowood.
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 Sahuarita and Rowood. Straight-line distance: 114.15 mi (183.71 km).
#1 Sahuarita
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 32,327 |
| Coordinates | 31.9575800, -110.9556500 |
| Altitude | 824 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Rowood (-112.84599, 32.36839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $23.28 | $46.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $31.23 | $62.47 |
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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