How far is Tonto Basin, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Tonto Basin, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonto Basin and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonto Basin and Tucson.
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Start on the route
804 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1069 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
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Turn left onto Beeline Highway
56.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop South
2118 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Price Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
2460 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
1.1 mi · 2 min
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
2278 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Club Road
40 m · 9 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 Tonto Basin 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.
Beeline Highway
Turn left onto Beeline Highway
56.3 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Tonto Basin and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonto Basin to Tucson?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Tonto Basin and 68.5 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 10:40 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonto Basin and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonto Basin and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 113.26 mi (182.28 km).
#1 Tonto Basin
Situated at an elevation of 2,238 feet in Gila County, Arizona, this rural community lies within a broad geological depression between the Mazatzal Mountains and the Sierra Ancha range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8317100, -111.2945700 |
| Altitude | 682 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $4.67 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $31.27 | $62.53 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $36.57 | $73.13 |
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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