How far is Tucson International Airport, AZ from Lukeville, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson International Airport, AZ to Lukeville, AZ is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson International Airport and Lukeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson International Airport and Lukeville.
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Start on South Tucson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tucson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Valencia Road
13.8 mi · 25 min · East Valencia Road
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Turn left onto West Ajo Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sonoita Highway
21.5 mi · 25 min · North Sonoita Highway
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Continue on North Ajo Sonoita Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Ajo Sonoita Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ajo Sonoita Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson International Airport and Lukeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tucson International Airport and Sunny near Lukeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson International Airport to Lukeville?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Sells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Tucson International Airport and 74.3 miles from Lukeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 10:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tucson International Airport and Sunny near Lukeville.
Stop Ideas Near Sells
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 Sells.
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson International Airport and Lukeville. Straight-line distance: 110.98 mi (178.61 km).
#1 Tucson International Airport
Airport in Tucson, Arizona, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1161900, -110.9417600 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lukeville
Located in Pima County at an elevation of 1404 feet, this unincorporated community sits on the United States-Mexico border in the Sonoran Desert.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8825700, -112.8157100 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lukeville (-112.81571, 31.88257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $4.36 | $22.84 | $45.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $32.89 | $65.77 |
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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