How far is Saint Michaels, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Saint Michaels, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.89 mi
06h 07m
Flight
258.73 mi
416.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.73 mi
Kilometers
416.39 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.89 mi
Kilometers
534.12 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Wed, May 27, 1:16 AM MST
Return by in Saint Michaels
Wed, May 27, 8:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michaels
2026-05-26T20:08
Arrive Tucson
Wed, May 27, 2:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 12:38 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
11:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Michaels
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
Cibecue
AZ

Census designated place

From Saint Michaels
165.7 mi
03h 03m
To Tucson
166.2 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michaels and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    647 ft · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 12

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Navajo Route 12

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber

    1930 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs

    3 mi · 7 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  17. 17

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Oracle Road

    14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    56 m · 15 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 Saint Michaels 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 25%
Tucson-Globe Highway
76.8 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 21%
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
37.1 mi · 11%
Navajo Route 12
22.8 mi · 7%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

83.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.2 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cibecue
03h 03m from Saint Michaels
Leave By
11:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Michaels and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Michaels to Tucson?

The road trip is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Saint Michaels and 166.2 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 $57.98 one way or $115.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Michaels and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Cibecue

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cibecue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Winslow

110 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michaels and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 258.73 mi (416.39 km).

Saint Michaels

#1 Saint Michaels

Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population1,443
Coordinates35.6447400, -109.0956500
Altitude2056
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: (-109.095668, 35.644714)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.33 L · about $57.98
Round trip
$115.95
23.42 gal · 88.66 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $57.98 $115.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $62.51 $125.02
Premium $5.57 $65.18 $130.36
Diesel $6.37 $74.55 $149.09

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 · May 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Michaels, AZ and Tucson, AZ. The current time in Saint Michaels is 20:08:55, although it is 19:08:55 in Tucson.

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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.