Origin
Mammoth, AZ
Late night in Mammoth on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mammoth, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mammoth, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mammoth to Tucson covers 49.2 miles of the Desert Southwest, making for a manageable 1-hour and 17-minute journey. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare. You will navigate via the Tucson-Globe Highway, North Oracle Road, and North Country Club Road as you transition between these two Arizona communities. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since this drive is short and straightforward, it serves as an efficient connection rather than a multi-day excursion, providing a simple link between these regional hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 23.5 mi | 32m |
| North Oracle Road | 14 mi | 21m |
| North Country Club Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| American Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Campbell Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Fort Lowell Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tucson-Globe Highway
— 23.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mammoth, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Galiuro Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Galiuro Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
4
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
5
Continue on AZ 77
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
6
Continue on AZ 77
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Oracle Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Orange Grove Road
8
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
10
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Campbell Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Lowell Road
12
Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Country Club Road
13
Continue on North Country Club Road
182 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Country Club Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Mammoth, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Galiuro Street
Turn left onto East Galiuro Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Navigation decision point
6
40.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
North Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
East Fort Lowell Road
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tucson, AZ
Late night in Tucson on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MST
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With 0% of the journey spent on major highways, you will remain on surface roads for the entire 49.2-mile duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 23.5-mile segment on the Tucson-Globe Highway. Because the route relies on local roads rather than freeways, the pace is dictated by the flow of traffic and the winding nature of the path. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention through various turns and shifting road types.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Tucson-Globe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Galiuro Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Galiuro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mammoth, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1872
Arriving in Tucson, AZ
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Tucson-Globe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Galiuro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saguaro National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tucson, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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