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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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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.
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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
73 m · 10 sec · North Country Club Road
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Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
1511 ft · 37 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Continue on South Kino Parkway
3135 ft · 1 min · South Kino Parkway
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Turn slight right
955 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
85 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East 22nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 22nd Street
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Continue on West Starr Pass Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Starr Pass Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Mission Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Mission Road
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Turn right onto West Ajo Highway
23.1 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Tucson-Ajo Highway
32.8 mi · 39 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Turn left
1659 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Road
78 m · 17 sec · Main Road
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Turn left
998 ft · 44 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 Sells.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Points.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Sells. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.33 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 Sells
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 31.9120200, -111.8812300 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sells (-111.88123, 31.91202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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