How far is Vail, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Vail and Tucson is 17.37 miles (27.96 km).

Flight distance from Vail, AZ to Tucson, AZ is 17.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Vail, Arizona to Tucson, Arizona is: 20.97 miles (33.76 km) by car.

Driving from Vail to Tucson will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.

#1 Vail

Population
GPS Coordinates	32°2'52"N 110°42'43"W
Latitude	32.0478600
Longitude	-110.7120300
Altitude	986
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. It is located in the southern part of the state. Tucson is known for its desert climate, its Mexican-American culture, and its many attractions, such as the Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Population	553571
GPS Coordinates	32°13'18"N 110°55'35"W
Latitude	32.2217400
Longitude	-110.9264800
Altitude	759
Country	United States

Starting point in Vail: East Colossal Cave Road (-110.712019,32.047848)
Ending point in Tucson: North Country Club Road (-110.926548,32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time Between Vail and Tucson

The distance between Vail and Tucson is 34 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Vail and Tucson. The current time is 04:12:30.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.8 liters (0.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vail and Tucson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vail to Tucson is $3.04 (diesel $3.46).

Arizona gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$4.1	$4.43	$4.72	$4.68
Total	$3.04	$3.28	$3.49	$3.46

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Vail and Tucson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.