How far is Tucson, AZ from Saint Michaels, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Saint Michaels, AZ is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Saint Michaels.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Saint Michaels.
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Start on North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
2645 ft · 52 sec · East Orange Grove Road
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Continue on West Orange Grove Road
1572 ft · 42 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on American Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
61 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
3 mi · 7 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn left onto North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Take the exit right
3058 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
1172 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
22.6 mi · 32 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn left
647 ft · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Saint Michaels.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.4 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Michaels.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Saint Michaels?
The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km) and usually takes 06h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Tucson and 165.4 miles from Saint Michaels.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.83 one way or $115.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tucson and Saint Michaels, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Michaels.
Stop Ideas Near Cibecue
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 Cibecue.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Saint Michaels. Straight-line distance: 258.73 mi (416.39 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 Michaels
Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 35.6447400, -109.0956500 |
| Altitude | 2056 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Michaels (-109.09565, 35.64474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $57.83 | $115.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.35 | $124.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.01 | $130.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $74.35 | $148.71 |
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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