How far is Tombstone, AZ from Benson, AZ?
The driving distance from Tombstone, AZ to Benson, AZ is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tombstone and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tombstone and Benson.
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Start on the route
90 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
568 ft · 30 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Fremont Street
1396 ft · 24 sec · East Fremont Street
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Continue on North Sumner Street
683 ft · 12 sec · North Sumner Street
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Continue on State Route 80
11.8 mi · 18 min · State Route 80
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Continue on South Lee Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Lee Street
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Continue on East Patton Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Patton Street
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Continue on State Route 80
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 80
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Turn left
19 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
714 ft · 17 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South San Pedro Street
5 m · 1 sec · South San Pedro Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South San Pedro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tombstone and Benson.
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.
State Route 80
Continue on State Route 80
11.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tombstone and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tombstone to Benson?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Whetstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Tombstone and 12 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tombstone and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Whetstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Tombstone City Hall
Benson City Hall
Tombstone City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whetstone.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tombstone and Benson. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 km).
#1 Tombstone
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 31.7128700, -110.0675800 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
City in Arizona
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 31.9678600, -110.2945200 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-110.29452, 31.96786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.62 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
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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