How far is Tucson, AZ from Rowood, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Rowood, AZ is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Rowood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Rowood.
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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
73 m · 10 sec · North Country Club Road
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Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
1511 ft · 37 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Continue on South Kino Parkway
3135 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway
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Turn slight right
955 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
85 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East 22nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 22nd Street
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Continue on West Starr Pass Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Starr Pass Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Mission Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Mission Road
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Turn right onto West Ajo Highway
23.1 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Sonoita Highway
861 ft · 13 sec · North Sonoita Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Ajo Highway
998 ft · 15 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Ajo Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Rowood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Rowood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Rowood?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Sells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Tucson and 66.9 miles from Rowood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 12:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Rowood.
Stop Ideas Near Sells
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 Sells.
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Rowood. Straight-line distance: 112.57 mi (181.16 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 Rowood
Situated in the arid Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 1719 feet, this settlement developed alongside the New Cornelia open-pit copper mine.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3683900, -112.8459900 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowood (-112.84599, 32.36839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
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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