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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.02 mi
05h 11m
Flight
190.41 mi
306.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.41 mi
Kilometers
306.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.02 mi
Kilometers
381.44 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 10:22 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Sat, Apr 11, 3:34 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Holbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 10:22 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
Globe
AZ

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

From Tucson
118.6 mi
02h 35m
To Holbrook
118.4 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
41°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

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.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    73 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Deuce of Clubs

    3 mi · 7 min · West Deuce of Clubs

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Penrod Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Navajo Boulevard

    1280 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.4 mi · 35%
Tucson-Globe Highway
76.8 mi · 32%
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
37.1 mi · 16%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 6%
North Penrod Road
3.55 mi · 1%
West Deuce of Clubs
3.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
190.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
02h 35m from Tucson
Leave By
6:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 190.41 mi (306.44 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
Holbrook

#2 Holbrook

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

Population5,090
Coordinates34.9022500, -110.1581800
Altitude1549
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Holbrook (-110.15818, 34.90225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.79 L · about $41.59
Round trip
$83.18
16.8 gal · 63.58 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Holbrook. The current time is 05:11:09.

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.