How far is Tucson International Airport, AZ from Naco, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson International Airport, AZ to Naco, AZ is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson International Airport and Naco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson International Airport and Naco.
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Start on South Tucson Boulevard
1678 ft · 1 min · South Tucson Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Corona Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Corona Road
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Turn left onto South Palo Verde Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Palo Verde Road
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Turn right onto East Valencia Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Valencia Road
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Turn right onto East Benson Highway
863 ft · 15 sec · East Benson Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1439 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
34.2 mi · 35 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
2085 ft · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
4.8 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Turn right onto AZ 92
3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92
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Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
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Continue on State Route 92
20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92
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Turn right onto South Willson Road
3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road
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Continue on West Newell Street
1383 ft · 40 sec · West Newell Street
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Turn right onto South Towner Avenue
1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue
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Turn left onto West Martinez Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street
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Turn right
39 m · 9 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 Tucson International Airport and Naco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
34.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tucson International Airport and Partly Cloudy near Naco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson International Airport to Naco?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Huachuca City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Tucson International Airport and 51 miles from Naco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tucson International Airport and Partly Cloudy near Naco.
Stop Ideas Near Huachuca City
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 Huachuca City.
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Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson International Airport and Naco. Straight-line distance: 79.5 mi (127.94 km).
#1 Tucson International Airport
Airport in Tucson, Arizona, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1161900, -110.9417600 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Naco
Located at an elevation of 4,606 feet in the high desert Mule Mountains foothills of Cochise County, this southeastern Arizona community sits directly on the international border opposite its sister city in Sonora, Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3353800, -109.9481300 |
| Altitude | 1404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naco (-109.94813, 31.33538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $16.95 | $33.89 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $22.59 | $45.19 |
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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