How far is Whetstone, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Whetstone, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whetstone and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whetstone and Tucson.
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Start on West Casa del Rio Drive
780 ft · 1 min · West Casa del Rio Drive
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Continue on West Casa del Rio Drive
1066 ft · 48 sec · West Casa del Rio Drive
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
2821 ft · 1 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
36.4 mi · 37 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alvernon Way North
3072 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Alvernon Way
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Keep slight right to continue on South Alvernon Way
1.3 km · 1 min · South Alvernon Way
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Turn left
1174 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Barraza Aviation Highway
1 mi · 2 min · East Barraza Aviation Highway
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Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
28 m · 2 sec · North Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whetstone and Tucson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
36.4 mi · 00h 37m
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 Whetstone and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whetstone to Tucson?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Littletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Whetstone and 22.1 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whetstone and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Littletown
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 Littletown.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whetstone and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.42 km).
#1 Whetstone
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 31.9573100, -110.3420200 |
| Altitude | 1240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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