How far is Tucson, AZ from San Carlos, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to San Carlos, AZ is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 54m.
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 Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and San Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and San Carlos.
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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 right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
17 mi · 21 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Turn left onto Indian Route 170
796 ft · 20 sec · Indian Route 170
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Route 170
3.4 mi · 6 min · Indian Route 170
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Keep slight left to continue on Aravaipa Road
815 ft · 22 sec · Aravaipa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aravaipa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and San Carlos.
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-Globe Highway
Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
61 mi · 01h 22m
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 San Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to San Carlos?
The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Dudleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Tucson and 61.5 miles from San Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 12:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near San Carlos.
Stop Ideas Near Dudleyville
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 Dudleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and San Carlos. Straight-line distance: 82.34 mi (132.51 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 San Carlos
Located within Gila County in eastern Arizona at an elevation of 2,628 feet, this community lies situated in a semi-arid region defined by river valleys and rugged terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3456200, -110.4550400 |
| Altitude | 801 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos (-110.45504, 33.34562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $23.28 | $46.55 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
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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