How far is Tucson, AZ from Peach Springs, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.41 mi
05h 58m
Flight
269.74 mi
434.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.74 mi
Kilometers
434.1 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.41 mi
Kilometers
517.26 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peach Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 5:42 PM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-10-15T11:43
Arrive Peach Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 5:42 PM MST
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Tucson
160.7 mi
02h 59m
To Peach Springs
160.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 22 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Peach Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Freeway Road

    127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fain Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

    2345 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Lewis Avenue

    552 ft · 13 sec · Lewis Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    24.5 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Trail

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Seligman, Peach Springs

    1292 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hualapai Veterans Highway

    36.5 mi · 43 min · Hualapai Veterans Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Diamond Creek Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Diamond Creek Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 17%
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
43.4 mi · 13%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 13%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 12%
Hualapai Veterans Highway
36.5 mi · 11%
Purple Heart Trail
24.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
269.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
02h 59m from Tucson
Leave By
5:02 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Peach Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Peach Springs?

The road trip is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Tucson and 160.6 miles from Peach Springs.

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

The direct path is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 5:02 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.00 one way or $106.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Peach Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Peach Springs. Straight-line distance: 269.74 mi (434.1 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
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#2 Peach Springs

Situated in northwestern Arizona's high desert at 4,797 feet within Mohave County, this community serves as the administrative headquarters for the Hualapai Indian Reservation.

Population0
Coordinates35.5291600, -113.4254900
Altitude1462
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Peach Springs (-113.42549, 35.52916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.93 L · about $53.00
Round trip
$106.01
22.68 gal · 85.86 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $53.00 $106.01
Mid-grade $5.03 $57.09 $114.17
Premium $5.36 $60.82 $121.63
Diesel $6.27 $71.12 $142.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Peach Springs. The current time is 11:43:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.