How far is Tucson Estates, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson Estates, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.17 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.9 mi
15.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.9 mi
Kilometers
15.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.17 mi
Kilometers
21.19 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 6:03 PM MST
Return by in Tucson Estates
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson Estates
2026-04-22T17:39
Arrive Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 6:03 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tucson Estates
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson Estates
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Tucson
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 17 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 Tucson Estates and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    43 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Western Way Circle

    32 m · 5 sec · South Western Way Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Western Way

    572 ft · 32 sec · West Western Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Kinney Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Kinney Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Ajo Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ajo Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Ajo Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ajo Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard

    1631 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Freeway Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 22nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    1339 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway

    3153 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Campbell Avenue

    1403 ft · 34 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson Estates and Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ajo Highway
3.95 mi · 30%
West 22nd Street
1.72 mi · 13%
South Kinney Road
1.61 mi · 12%
West Ajo Way
1.6 mi · 12%
East Broadway Boulevard
1.01 mi · 8%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
0.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Ajo Highway

Turn left onto West Ajo Highway

3.95 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
00h 12m from Tucson Estates
Leave By
7:42 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson Estates and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Tucson Estates and 6.7 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Tucson

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson Estates and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 9.9 mi (15.93 km).

Tucson Estates

#1 Tucson Estates

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population12,192
Coordinates32.1875800, -111.0909300
Altitude807
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: (-111.090961, 32.187568)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.55
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.28 $4.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.46 $4.91
Premium $5.57 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $6.37 $2.93 $5.86

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 Tucson Estates and Tucson. The current time is 17:39:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.