How far is Tempe, AZ from Tucson Estates, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Tucson Estates, AZ is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Tucson Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Tucson Estates.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Continue on East Apache Boulevard
1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1823 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ajo Way
1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto South Kinney Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Kinney Road
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Turn right onto West Western Way
570 ft · 30 sec · West Western Way
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Turn left onto South Western Way Circle
52 m · 8 sec · South Western Way Circle
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Tucson Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tempe and Partly Sunny near Tucson Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Tucson Estates?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Tempe and 59.5 miles from Tucson Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tempe and Partly Sunny near Tucson Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
Maricopa
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Tucson Estates. Straight-line distance: 97.2 mi (156.43 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson Estates
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 12,192 |
| Coordinates | 32.1875800, -111.0909300 |
| Altitude | 807 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucson Estates (-111.09093, 32.18758)
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 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 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 | $20.79 | $41.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.38 | $46.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
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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