How far is Tucson, AZ from Morenci, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Morenci, AZ is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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 Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Morenci.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Morenci.
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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
37.7 mi · 39 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.2 mi · 49 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North: Safford
1830 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
31.4 mi · 38 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
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Turn right onto East Solomon Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Solomon Road
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Turn left onto South Montierth Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Montierth Lane
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Turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
27 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto Coronado Boulevard
10.2 mi · 18 min · Coronado Boulevard
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Continue on Coronado Trail
2.3 mi · 4 min · Coronado Trail
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Continue on Coronado Trail
4 mi · 12 min · Coronado Trail
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Turn sharp right
1597 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
2394 ft · 3 min
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Turn left
2805 ft · 4 min
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Turn sharp left
2801 ft · 4 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp left
1.3 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Morenci.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.2 mi · 00h 49m
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 Morenci.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Morenci?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Willcox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Tucson and 90 miles from Morenci.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Morenci.
Stop Ideas Near Willcox
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 Willcox.
Benson
Lordsburg
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Morenci. Straight-line distance: 108.41 mi (174.47 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 Morenci
Located in the rugged high desert terrain of eastern Arizona's Greenlee County, this community sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet approximately ten miles west of the New Mexico border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0786700, -109.3653500 |
| Altitude | 1447 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morenci (-109.36535, 33.07867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $31.97 | $63.93 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $39.83 | $79.65 |
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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