How far is Tucson, AZ from East Sahuarita, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to East Sahuarita, AZ is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
25.86 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.27 mi
31.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.27 mi
Kilometers
31.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.62 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
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
Drexel Heights
AZ

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To East Sahuarita
12.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and East Sahuarita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and East Sahuarita.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    61 m · 32 sec · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    73 m · 10 sec · North Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue

    1511 ft · 37 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Kino Parkway

    3135 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    955 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 22nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 22nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Freeway Road

    2878 ft · 59 sec · South Freeway Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Sahuarita Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East El Toro Road

    96 m · 9 sec · East El Toro Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East El Toro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 62%
West Sahuarita Road
3.54 mi · 14%
East 22nd Street
1.74 mi · 7%
South Country Club Road
1.01 mi · 4%
East Broadway Boulevard
1.01 mi · 4%
South Kino Parkway
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drexel Heights
00h 19m from Tucson
Leave By
7:12 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to East Sahuarita?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Drexel Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Tucson and 12.9 miles from East Sahuarita.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Stop Ideas Near Drexel Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drexel Heights, 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 Drexel Heights.

RAIL

Tucson

11 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

72 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and East Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 km).

Tucson

#1 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
East Sahuarita

#2 East Sahuarita

Census designated place

Population1,622
Coordinates31.9428600, -110.9284200
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: East Sahuarita (-110.92842, 31.94286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $5.57 $5.07 $10.13
Diesel $6.37 $5.79 $11.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and East Sahuarita. The current time is 08:06:56.

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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.