How far is Tucson, AZ from Nogales, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Nogales, AZ is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.56 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.9 mi
98.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.9 mi
Kilometers
98.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.56 mi
Kilometers
108.72 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 6:54 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 16, 8:15 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-16T05:32
Arrive Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 6:54 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Green Valley
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson
33.9 mi
00h 40m
To Nogales
33.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    61 m · 32 sec · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    73 m · 10 sec · North Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue

    1511 ft · 37 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Kino Parkway

    3135 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    955 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 22nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 22nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Freeway Road

    2878 ft · 59 sec · South Freeway Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    39 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wayside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 85%
I 19 Business
4.72 mi · 7%
East 22nd Street
1.74 mi · 3%
East Broadway Boulevard
1.01 mi · 1%
South Kino Parkway
0.65 mi · 1%
South Freeway Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 40m from Tucson
Leave By
3:48 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tucson and Mostly Sunny near Nogales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Tucson and 33.7 miles from Nogales.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tucson and Mostly Sunny near Nogales.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

67 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 60.9 mi (98.01 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
Nogales

#2 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $5.57 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $6.37 $18.46 $36.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Nogales. The current time is 05:32:56.

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.