How far is Tucson, AZ from Mescal, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Mescal, AZ is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Mescal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Mescal.
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Start on North Country Club Road
61 m · 32 sec · North Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Country Club Road
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Take the ramp straight
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway
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Turn straight onto Alvernon Way
47 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Alvernon Way
985 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto South Alvernon Way
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Alvernon Way
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Turn left onto I 10 East: El Paso
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
31.3 mi · 32 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mescal Road, J Six Ranch Road
1489 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto J-6 Road
113 m · 15 sec · J-6 Road
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Continue on North Mescal Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mescal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mescal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Mescal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Mescal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Mescal?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Littletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Tucson and 19.7 miles from Mescal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Mescal.
Stop Ideas Near Littletown
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 Littletown.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Mescal. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 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 Mescal
Situated in the high desert of southeastern Arizona at an elevation of 4085 feet, this census-designated place falls within Cochise County, west of the San Pedro River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9900800, -110.4353500 |
| Altitude | 1245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal (-110.43535, 31.99008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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