How far is Tucson, AZ from Tubac, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Tubac, AZ is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town 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 Tubac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Tubac.
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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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Turn left onto South Freeway Road
2878 ft · 59 sec · South Freeway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tubac
1581 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
939 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Frontage Road
2298 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Plaza Road
1279 ft · 57 sec · Plaza Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burruel Street
57 m · 13 sec · Burruel Street
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Turn left onto Calle Iglesia
643 ft · 34 sec · Calle Iglesia
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Turn left onto Luger Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Luger Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luger Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Tubac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
41.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Tubac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Tubac?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Sahuarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Tucson and 23.7 miles from Tubac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Tubac.
Stop Ideas Near Sahuarita
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 Sahuarita.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Tubac. Straight-line distance: 42.67 mi (68.67 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 Tubac
Census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,191 |
| Coordinates | 31.6125900, -111.0459200 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tubac (-111.04592, 31.61259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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