How far is South Tucson, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from South Tucson, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Tucson and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Tucson and Tucson.
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Start on South 6th Avenue
2673 ft · 1 min · South 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 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 South Tucson and Tucson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West 22nd Street
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.09 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving South Tucson and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Tucson to Tucson?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Catalina Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from South Tucson and 2.1 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Tucson and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Catalina Foothills
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 Catalina Foothills.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Tucson and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 2.9 mi (4.66 km).
#1 South Tucson
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 32.1995200, -110.9684200 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
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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