How far is Tucson, AZ from Lake of the Woods, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Lake of the Woods, AZ is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Lake of the Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Lake of the Woods.
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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
2934 ft · 1 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn right onto West Whipple Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Whipple Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on East Woolford
894 ft · 29 sec · East Woolford
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Turn right onto South White Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South White Mountain Road
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Continue on West White Mountain Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · West White Mountain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West White Mountain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Lake of the Woods.
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 Sunny near Lake of the Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Lake of the Woods?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 97.9 miles from Tucson and 98.2 miles from Lake of the Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Lake of the Woods.
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 Lake of the Woods. Straight-line distance: 144.71 mi (232.89 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 Lake of the Woods
Located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona at an elevation of 6,739 feet, this Navajo County community sits within dense pine forests along the Mogollon Rim.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1639300, -109.9895500 |
| Altitude | 2054 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake of the Woods (-109.98955, 34.16393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $4.67 | $32.34 | $64.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $34.84 | $69.67 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $37.11 | $74.22 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
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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