How far is Taylor, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Taylor, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.72 mi
04h 04m
Flight
162.32 mi
261.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.32 mi
Kilometers
261.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.72 mi
Kilometers
332.69 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM MST
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-22T19:06
Arrive Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Taylor
103.2 mi
02h 02m
To Tucson
103.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 23 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2163 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs

    3 mi · 7 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  5. 5

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Oracle Road

    14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    56 m · 15 sec · North Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 40%
Tucson-Globe Highway
76.8 mi · 37%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 7%
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 6%
North Penrod Road
3.55 mi · 2%
East Deuce of Clubs
3.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
02h 02m from Taylor
Leave By
8:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Tucson?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 103.2 miles from Taylor and 103.5 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 162.32 mi (261.23 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

Town in Arizona - United States

Population4,363
Coordinates34.4650400, -110.0912300
Altitude1717
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: AZ 77 (-110.09125, 34.465072)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.19
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.09 $72.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $5.57 $40.58 $81.15
Diesel $6.37 $46.41 $92.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Tucson. The current time is 19:06:22.

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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.