How far is Tucson, AZ from Swift Trail Junction, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
119.43 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.91 mi
127 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.91 mi
Kilometers
127 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.43 mi
Kilometers
192.21 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swift Trail Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 4:21 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Sat, Apr 11, 6:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-11T02:10
Arrive Swift Trail Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 4:21 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:08 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Benson
AZ

City in Arizona

From Tucson
59.7 mi
01h 05m
To Swift Trail Junction
59.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Swift Trail Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Swift Trail Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    61 m · 32 sec · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Country Club Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    49 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Alvernon Way

    47 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Alvernon Way

    985 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Alvernon Way

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Alvernon Way

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 10 East: El Paso

    2748 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    37.7 mi · 39 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    49.2 mi · 49 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North: Safford

    1830 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bowie Junction-Safford Highway

    26.2 mi · 31 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Swift Trail

    31 m · 3 sec · West Swift Trail

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Swift Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Swift Trail Junction.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.2 mi · 41%
Tucson-Benson Highway
37.7 mi · 32%
Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
26.2 mi · 22%
South Alvernon Way
2.43 mi · 2%
North Country Club Road
1.75 mi · 1%
East Barraza Aviation Highway
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Benson-Steins Pass Highway

Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

49.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 05m from Tucson
Leave By
2:08 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Swift Trail Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Swift Trail Junction?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Tucson and 59.7 miles from Swift Trail Junction.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 2:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Swift Trail Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Benson, 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 Benson.

RAIL

Benson

105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Tucson

69 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Swift Trail Junction. Straight-line distance: 78.91 mi (127 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
Swift Trail Junction

#2 Swift Trail Junction

Census designated place

Population2,935
Coordinates32.7297900, -109.7139700
Altitude985
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Swift Trail Junction (-109.71397, 32.72979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $20.84
Round trip
$41.69
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.84 $41.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.47 $44.95
Premium $5.57 $23.43 $46.87
Diesel $6.37 $26.80 $53.60

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Swift Trail Junction. The current time is 02:10:53.

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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.