How far is Tucson, AZ from Sells, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Sells, AZ is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.31 mi
01h 24m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.31 mi
Kilometers
101.89 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sells
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Sells
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Points
AZ

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson
31.6 mi
00h 42m
To Sells
31.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Sells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Sells.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    61 m · 32 sec · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    73 m · 10 sec · North Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue

    1511 ft · 37 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Kino Parkway

    3135 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    955 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 22nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 22nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Starr Pass Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Starr Pass Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Mission Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Mission Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Ajo Highway

    23.1 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway

    32.8 mi · 39 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1659 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Road

    78 m · 17 sec · Main Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    998 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Sells.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
32.8 mi · 52%
West Ajo Highway
23.1 mi · 37%
South Mission Road
2.28 mi · 4%
East 22nd Street
1.67 mi · 3%
East Broadway Boulevard
1.01 mi · 2%
West Starr Pass Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Tucson-Ajo Highway

Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Points
00h 42m from Tucson
Leave By
3:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Sells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Sells?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Three Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Tucson and 31.7 miles from Sells.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 3:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Sells.

Stop Ideas Near Three Points

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Points, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Points.

RAIL

Tucson

37 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

97 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Sells. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.33 km).

Tucson

#1 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Sells

#2 Sells

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population2,495
Coordinates31.9120200, -111.8812300
Altitude729
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Sells (-111.88123, 31.91202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $11.04
Round trip
$22.08
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.04 $22.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.90 $23.81
Premium $5.57 $12.41 $24.82
Diesel $6.37 $14.20 $28.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Sells. The current time is 08:06:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.