How far is Tucson, AZ from Saint David, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Saint David, AZ is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Driving 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 01h 05m.
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 Cochise County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Saint David.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Saint David.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on I 10 BUS, AZ 80: Benson, Douglas
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
715 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Saint David.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
37.7 mi · 00h 39m
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 Saint David.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Saint David?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Whetstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Tucson and 26.7 miles from Saint David.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Saint David.
Stop Ideas Near Whetstone
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 Whetstone.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Saint David. Straight-line distance: 47.12 mi (75.84 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 Saint David
Situated in the San Pedro River valley of southeastern Arizona, this unincorporated community in Cochise County lies at an elevation of approximately 3,691 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9042500, -110.2142400 |
| Altitude | 1125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint David (-110.21424, 31.90425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
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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