How far is Tucson, AZ from Ehrenberg, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
261.65 mi
04h 37m
Flight
229.53 mi
369.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.53 mi
Kilometers
369.4 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.65 mi
Kilometers
421.09 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Avondale
AZ

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Tucson
130.7 mi
02h 18m
To Ehrenberg
130.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Ehrenberg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Freeway Road

    127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ehrenberg, Parker

    1408 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    56 m · 10 sec · Poston Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 59 sec · Frontage Road North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 4 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
125 mi · 48%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 21%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 15%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 5%
East Speedway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avondale
02h 18m from Tucson
Leave By
7:44 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Ehrenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Ehrenberg?

The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Tucson and 130.9 miles from Ehrenberg.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 7:44 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.70 one way or $91.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Ehrenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Avondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Avondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

26 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

32 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

50 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Ehrenberg. Straight-line distance: 229.53 mi (369.4 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
Ehrenberg

#2 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Ehrenberg (-114.52523, 33.60419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.95 L · about $45.70
Round trip
$91.40
18.46 gal · 69.9 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.70 $91.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.27 $98.54
Premium $5.57 $51.37 $102.75
Diesel $6.37 $58.76 $117.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Ehrenberg. The current time is 00:37:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.