How far is Tucson, AZ from Summit, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Summit, AZ is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Summit.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 22nd Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 6th Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 6th Avenue
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Continue on South Nogales Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Nogales Highway
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Turn left onto South Old Nogales Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · South Old Nogales Highway
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Turn left onto East Summit Street
723 ft · 20 sec · East Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Summit.
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.
South Nogales Highway
Continue on South Nogales Highway
6.05 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Summit?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Tucson and 6.6 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
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 South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Summit. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.36 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 Summit
Situated in the Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 2,621 feet, this census-designated place is located immediately south of Tucson along the Interstate 19 corridor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0670200, -110.9514800 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-110.95148, 32.06702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
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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