How far is Tucson, AZ from Holbrook, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Holbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Holbrook.
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Start on North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
2645 ft · 52 sec · East Orange Grove Road
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Continue on West Orange Grove Road
1572 ft · 42 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on American Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
3 mi · 7 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn left onto North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1280 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Holbrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.4 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Clear near Holbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Holbrook?
The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Tucson and 118.4 miles from Holbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.59 one way or $83.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Clear near Holbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Globe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 190.41 mi (306.44 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 Holbrook
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,090 |
| Coordinates | 34.9022500, -110.1581800 |
| Altitude | 1549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holbrook (-110.15818, 34.90225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $41.59 | $83.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.84 | $89.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.75 | $93.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.47 | $106.95 |
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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