How far is Tucson, AZ from Pine, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Pine, AZ is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Pine.
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Start on North Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard
3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Freeway Road
127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
847 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.2 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 202 Loop East
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Turn left onto West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
42 m · 4 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Pine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Pine?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Tucson and 102.8 miles from Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 9:02 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chandler.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Pine. Straight-line distance: 152.52 mi (245.45 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 Pine
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 34.3844700, -111.4551400 |
| Altitude | 1636 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine (-111.45514, 34.38447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $4.95 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.75 | $77.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.22 | $92.43 |
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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