How far is Tucson, AZ from Kaibito, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Kaibito, AZ is about 379.2 miles (610.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
379.14 mi
07h 27m
Flight
302.43 mi
486.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.43 mi
Kilometers
486.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
379.14 mi
Kilometers
610.17 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM MDT
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM MST
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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
Cordes Lakes
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From Tucson
189.8 mi
03h 43m
To Kaibito
189.4 mi
03h 43m

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
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  22. 22

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  26. 26

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 6262

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 21

    19.1 mi · 46 min · Navajo Route 21

  30. 30

    Continue on Navajo Route 6331

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 6331

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 24%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 14%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 11%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 11%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 10%
Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
302.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordes Lakes
03h 43m from Tucson
Leave By
9:06 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Kaibito.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 379.2 miles (610.2 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.8 miles from Tucson and 189.4 miles from Kaibito.

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

The direct path is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 $66.24 one way or $132.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tucson and Kaibito, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes

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 Cordes Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 13.4 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 14 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Veterans organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordes Lakes.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

41 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

70 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

84 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

97 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Kaibito. Straight-line distance: 302.43 mi (486.72 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
Kaibito

#2 Kaibito

Census designated place

Population1,522
Coordinates36.5972200, -111.0743100
Altitude1771
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Kaibito (-111.07431, 36.59722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.38 gal
50.64 L · about $66.24
Round trip
$132.49
26.76 gal · 101.28 L
Estimated CO2
118.9 kg one way
Round trip: 237.8 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $66.24 $132.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $71.42 $142.84
Premium $5.57 $74.47 $148.95
Diesel $6.37 $85.18 $170.35

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tucson, AZ and Kaibito, AZ. The current time in Tucson is 01:55:17, although it is 02:55:17 in Kaibito.

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.