How far is Springerville, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Springerville, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springerville and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springerville and Tucson.
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Start on the route
51 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
43.7 mi · 51 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Deuce of Clubs
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on American Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on North Oracle Road
14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
56 m · 15 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 Springerville 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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Springerville and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springerville to Tucson?
The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Springerville and 118.6 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springerville and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
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 Globe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springerville and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 162.54 mi (261.59 km).
#1 Springerville
Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,985 |
| Coordinates | 34.1335500, -109.2883400 |
| Altitude | 2125 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.57 | $89.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.48 | $92.95 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.16 | $106.31 |
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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