Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
66.2 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huachuca City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Tucson, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Traveling from Huachuca City to Tucson covers 66.3 miles of the Desert Southwest, typically taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the journey. Your route will primarily utilize Clark Street, North Huachuca Boulevard, and State Route 90 to navigate between these two Arizona locations. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it an efficient transit option.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson-Benson Highway | 36.4 mi | 37m |
| State Route 90 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Huachuca Boulevard | 9 mi | 10m |
| South Alvernon Way | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Country Club Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Huachuca Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South State Highway 90 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Barraza Aviation Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huachuca City, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Clark Street
Turn right onto AZ 90
Continue on AZ 90
Continue on AZ 90
Continue on AZ 90
Turn left
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Alvernon Way
Keep slight right at fork onto South Alvernon Way
Turn left
Turn straight onto AZ 210
Turn right onto South Country Club Road
Continue on North Country Club Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Huachuca City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Clark Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Alvernon Way North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto South Alvernon Way toward Alvernon Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$13.19 one way
$26.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.96 | $27.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Huachuca City on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
MST
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Tucson on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local roads and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. In fact, your longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Clark Street, indicating that you will need to remain alert and engaged with your navigation throughout the trip. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience as you transition through the landscape. The route demands your full attention, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating local road conditions for the entirety of the 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clark Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles (I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Huachuca City, AZ and Tucson, AZ, road signs point toward Tuscon and Alvernon Way North.
Tuscon
Alvernon Way North
Tucson (TOO-sawn), also known as the "Old Pueblo", is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona and the county seat of Pima County in the Sonoran Desert. It is at a higher elevation than nearby Phoenix and is correspondingly cooler. Although with half a million residents it is smaller than the capital city, its cultural life is just as vibrant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 66.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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