How far is Tucson, AZ from Apache Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Apache Junction, AZ is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Apache Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Apache Junction.
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Start on North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
2645 ft · 52 sec · East Orange Grove Road
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Continue on West Orange Grove Road
1572 ft · 42 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 79
2019 ft · 28 sec · State Route 79
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
1552 ft · 43 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Turn left onto US 60 West: Apache Junction, Mesa, Phoenix
2520 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
1769 ft · 27 sec · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old West Highway
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Apache Trail
35 m · 4 sec · North Apache Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Apache Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Apache Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Apache Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Apache Junction?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Tucson and 50.6 miles from Apache Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Apache Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Apache Junction. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.9 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Apache Junction
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.4150500, -111.5495800 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apache Junction (-111.54958, 33.41505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.95 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
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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