How far is Tucson, AZ from Kingman, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Kingman, AZ is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.42 mi
06h 00m
Flight
272.62 mi
438.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.62 mi
Kilometers
438.74 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.42 mi
Kilometers
493.13 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Kingman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM MST
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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
Sun City West
AZ

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson
153.3 mi
03h 00m
To Kingman
153.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    1831 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

    2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

    1817 ft · 24 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

  38. 38

    Take the exit straight toward I 40 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    21.5 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto West Beale Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Beale Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
107 mi · 35%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 18%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 12%
Grand Avenue
27.4 mi · 9%
Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi · 7%
Papago Freeway
15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

101 mi · 01h 59m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
272.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City West
03h 00m from Tucson
Leave By
5:00 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Kingman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Sun City West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from Tucson and 153.2 miles from Kingman.

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

The direct path is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.52 one way or $107.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sun City West

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 Sun City West and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Surprise: Police Department
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City of Surprise: Police Department

Surprise , AZ
14250 W Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 3.5/5 47 reviews Police department
City Hall Visitor Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Visitor Lot

Surprise , AZ
15950 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Free parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

38 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

40 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

72 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Kingman. Straight-line distance: 272.62 mi (438.74 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
Kingman

#2 Kingman

City in Arizona, USA

Population31,815
Coordinates35.1894400, -114.0530100
Altitude1021
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Kingman (-114.05301, 35.18944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.93 L · about $53.52
Round trip
$107.04
21.62 gal · 81.86 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $53.52 $107.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $57.70 $115.41
Premium $5.57 $60.17 $120.34
Diesel $6.37 $68.82 $137.63

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

There is no time difference between Tucson and Kingman. The current time is 21:34:43.

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.