How far is Sierra Vista, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Sierra Vista, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.76 mi
01h 14m
Flight
58.82 mi
94.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.76 mi
Kilometers
115.48 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM MST
Return by in Sierra Vista
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sierra Vista
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sierra Vista
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Whetstone
AZ

Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona

From Sierra Vista
35.9 mi
00h 37m
To Tucson
35.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sierra Vista and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Vista and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec · West Fry Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  5. 5

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  7. 7

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    36.4 mi · 37 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North

    3072 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1174 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    28 m · 2 sec · North Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sierra Vista and Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucson-Benson Highway
36.4 mi · 51%
State Route 90
15 mi · 21%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 13%
South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3%
South Alvernon Way
2.11 mi · 3%
South Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tucson-Benson Highway

Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

36.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whetstone
00h 37m from Sierra Vista
Leave By
4:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sierra Vista and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sierra Vista to Tucson?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Whetstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Sierra Vista and 35.9 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sierra Vista and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Whetstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whetstone, 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 Whetstone.

RAIL

Benson

5 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Tucson

66 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sierra Vista and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 58.82 mi (94.66 km).

Sierra Vista

#1 Sierra Vista

A city in Cochise County, Arizona.

Population43,948
Coordinates31.5545400, -110.3036900
Altitude1412
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: West Fry Boulevard (-110.303678, 31.554387)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.05
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.53 $25.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.51 $27.01
Premium $5.57 $14.08 $28.16
Diesel $6.37 $16.11 $32.21

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sierra Vista and Tucson. The current time is 07:56:53.

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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.