How far is Tucson, AZ from Miami, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Miami, AZ is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.76 mi
02h 39m
Flight
81.42 mi
131.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.42 mi
Kilometers
131.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.76 mi
Kilometers
187.91 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Florence
AZ

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson
58.4 mi
01h 19m
To Miami
58.3 mi
01h 19m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 79

    2019 ft · 28 sec · State Route 79

  11. 11

    Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

    35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Pinal Parkway

    15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

    892 ft · 23 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway

    29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Live Oak Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 31%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 25%
North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 13%
North Oracle Road
14 mi · 12%
South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.19 mi · 5%
Tucson-Globe Highway
3.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pinal Pioneer Parkway

Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

35.9 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 19m from Tucson
Leave By
1:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Tucson and 58.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Maricopa

62 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

73 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

75 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

89 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Miami. Straight-line distance: 81.42 mi (131.04 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
Miami

#2 Miami

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

Population1,792
Coordinates33.3992200, -110.8687200
Altitude1037
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Miami (-110.86872, 33.39922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $5.34 $21.99 $43.99
Premium $5.57 $22.93 $45.86
Diesel $6.37 $26.23 $52.46

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 Miami. The current time is 23:44:58.

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.