How far is Tucson, AZ from San Manuel, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to San Manuel, AZ is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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, United States
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 San Manuel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and San Manuel.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right
696 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on North Redington Road
2644 ft · 58 sec · North Redington Road
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Turn right onto South McNab Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · South McNab Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South McNab Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and San Manuel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tucson-Globe Highway
Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
15.8 mi · 00h 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 Manuel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to San Manuel?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Catalina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Tucson and 24.9 miles from San Manuel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near San Manuel.
Stop Ideas Near Catalina
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 Catalina.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and San Manuel. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.37 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 Manuel
Located in southeastern Arizona's Pinal County, this community sits in the San Pedro River Valley at an elevation of 3,451 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5997900, -110.6309300 |
| Altitude | 1052 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Manuel (-110.63093, 32.59979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
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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