How far is Swift Trail Junction, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swift Trail Junction and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swift Trail Junction and Tucson.
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Start on West Swift Trail
31 m · 12 sec · West Swift Trail
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Turn left onto Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.1 mi · 49 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North
3072 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way
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Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way
1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way
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Turn left
1174 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway
1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway
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Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
28 m · 2 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 Swift Trail Junction 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.
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Swift Trail Junction and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swift Trail Junction to Tucson?
The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Swift Trail Junction and 59.7 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 2:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swift Trail Junction and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swift Trail Junction and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 78.91 mi (127 km).
#1 Swift Trail Junction
Census designated place
| Population | 2,935 |
| Coordinates | 32.7297900, -109.7139700 |
| Altitude | 985 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
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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