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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Pima 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 East Sahuarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and East Sahuarita.
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Start on North Country Club Road
61 m · 32 sec · North Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
73 m · 10 sec · North Country Club Road
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Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
1511 ft · 37 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Continue on South Kino Parkway
3135 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway
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Turn slight right
955 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
85 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East 22nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 22nd Street
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Turn left onto South Freeway Road
2878 ft · 59 sec · South Freeway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Sahuarita Road
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Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East El Toro Road
96 m · 9 sec · East El Toro Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and East Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 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 East Sahuarita
Census designated place
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 31.9428600, -110.9284200 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Sahuarita (-110.92842, 31.94286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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