How far is Tucson, AZ from Globe, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Globe, AZ is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.67 mi
02h 34m
Flight
81.42 mi
131.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.42 mi
Kilometers
131.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.67 mi
Kilometers
170.06 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Globe
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Globe
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Mammoth
AZ

Town

From Tucson
52.9 mi
01h 17m
To Globe
52.8 mi
01h 17m

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
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road

    2645 ft · 52 sec · East Orange Grove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Orange Grove Road

    1572 ft · 42 sec · West Orange Grove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Oracle Road

    14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    642 ft · 15 sec · South Hill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Sutherland Street

    141 m · 26 sec · South Sutherland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Cottonwood Street

    691 ft · 30 sec · East Cottonwood Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cottonwood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucson-Globe Highway
76.8 mi · 73%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 13%
North Country Club Road
2.98 mi · 3%
East Ash Street
2.29 mi · 2%
American Avenue
2.01 mi · 2%
North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tucson-Globe Highway

Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

61 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mammoth
01h 17m from Tucson
Leave By
1:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Globe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Mammoth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Tucson and 52.8 miles from Globe.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mammoth

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

63 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

90 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Globe. Straight-line distance: 81.42 mi (131.03 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
Globe

#2 Globe

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Population7,382
Coordinates33.3942200, -110.7865000
Altitude1070
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Globe (-110.7865, 33.39422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $18.47
Round trip
$36.93
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.47 $36.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.91 $39.82
Premium $5.57 $20.76 $41.52
Diesel $6.37 $23.75 $47.49

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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There is no time difference between Tucson and Globe. The current time is 08:29:01.

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.