Pima, AZ Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Pima, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 147 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Pima, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
166.1 mi
Maryvale, AZ
Quickest Drive
3h 4m
Mesa, AZ
Plan Around Pima, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pima, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pima, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pima, AZ
Driving from Pima, AZ
On average, trips departing from Pima, AZ run 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 148 miles (3h 11m), while the shortest is just 146 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Pima, AZ are Tempe Junction, AZ (147.7 mi, 3h 11m) and Tempe, AZ (145.7 mi, 3h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 147-mile trip from Pima, AZ, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Pima, AZ and 4 routes heading into Pima, AZ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 146 to 148 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pima, AZ covers 148 miles and takes approximately 3h 11m. Shorter options start at just 146 miles.
The average route from Pima, AZ runs about 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 147-mile trip from Pima, AZ costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pima, AZ include Tempe Junction, AZ and Tempe, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pima, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,910
Median Income
$97,238
Median Home Value
$261,700
Median Age
35.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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