How far is Tucson, AZ from Fredonia, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Fredonia, AZ is about 453.9 miles (730.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 338.8 miles (545.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Fredonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Fredonia.
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Start on North Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard
3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Freeway Road
127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pratt Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Fredonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
Turn left onto Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
83.6 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Fredonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Fredonia?
The road trip is about 453.9 miles (730.5 km) and usually takes 08h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.2 miles from Tucson and 226.7 miles from Fredonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 338.8 miles (545.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.1 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.32 one way or $158.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Fredonia.
Stop Ideas Near Big Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 338.82 mi (545.28 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 Fredonia
Town in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,272 |
| Coordinates | 36.9455400, -112.5265900 |
| Altitude | 1424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredonia (-112.52659, 36.94554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 730 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
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 | $79.32 | $158.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $85.51 | $171.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $89.17 | $178.33 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $101.98 | $203.97 |
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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