How far is San Luis, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 San Luis and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Tucson.
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Start on the route
857 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Indian Route 51
1.6 km · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Route 15
13.6 mi · 19 min · Indian Route 15
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
54.6 mi · 1 hr 4 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 San Luis 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
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
54.6 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Luis and Mostly Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Tucson?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 49.7 miles from San Luis and 50.1 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 2:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Mostly 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 San Luis and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 65.67 mi (105.69 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
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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