How far is Tucson, AZ from Williams, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Williams, AZ is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa 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 Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Williams.
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Start on North Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard
3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Freeway Road
127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2345 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
14.8 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, US 66: Williams, Grand Canyon
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · West Route 66
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Continue on West Bill Williams Avenue
2594 ft · 43 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Williams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Williams?
The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cave Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Tucson and 137.7 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.17 one way or $96.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Cave Creek
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 Cave Creek.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Williams. Straight-line distance: 221.44 mi (356.38 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 Williams
City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 35.2494600, -112.1910000 |
| Altitude | 2063 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-112.191, 35.24946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $48.17 | $96.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.16 | $108.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.94 | $123.88 |
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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