Tucson to Many Farms is 372.2 miles and takes about 8 hours 9 minutes via Globe-Show Low Highway, with a fuel budget near $74 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight is recommended. This drive takes you across Arizona's Desert Southwest region, transitioning from desert landscapes to more high-desert terrain. With two recommended stops and a total drive time just over eight hours, it's a trip best split over two days to truly appreciate the drive. Plan for this to be mostly surface roads, so it's a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate trip.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.1 miles from Tucson, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 4m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Many Farms, AZ.
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Start on North Country Club Road
3.0 mi·6 min·North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi·1 min·East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi·3 min·North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi·2 min·East River Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
0.5 mi·51 sec·East Orange Grove Road
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Continue on West Orange Grove Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist
14 mi·21 min·North Oracle Road
Use the right lane.
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Continue on AZ 77
16 mi·21 min·Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
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Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi·2 min·American Avenue
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Continue on AZ 77
61 mi·1 hr 22 min·Tucson-Globe Highway
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At end of road, turn left onto US 70; AZ 77
0.9 mi·1 min·Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on US 70; AZ 77
1.1 mi·1 min·East Ash Street
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Take the exit onto AZ 77
239 ft·6 sec·AZ 77
Use the right lane.
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Merge onto US 60; AZ 77
83 mi·1 hr 35 min·Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on US 60; AZ 77
3.0 mi·6 min·West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn left onto AZ 77
3.5 mi·4 min·North Penrod Road
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Continue on AZ 77
11 mi·13 min·Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on AZ 77
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
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Continue on AZ 77
1.0 mi·2 min·Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on AZ 77
2.4 mi·5 min·South Main Street
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Continue on AZ 77
0.2 mi·11 sec·Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi·2 min·Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on AZ 77
24 mi·28 min·Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.5 mi·56 sec·Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.9 mi·1 min·Navajo Boulevard
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Take the exit onto AZ 77
0.6 mi·1 min·AZ 77
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Merge onto I 40; AZ 77
46 mi·45 min·Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 191 North: Ganado
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Turn left onto US 191
38 mi·56 min·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Turn left onto US 191; SR 264
5.9 mi·6 min·US 191; SR 264
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Enter roundabout onto US 191; SR 264
55 ft·0 sec·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Continue on US 191; SR 264
31 mi·45 min·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Continue on US 191
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 191
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Arrive at destination
US 191
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart Tucson in the morning, allowing you to cover about half the distance on day one. The longest stretch without a break is 83.4 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway, so plan your first stop around that point. With two stops factored in, you'll have opportunities to refuel and rest. Ensure you have your fuel budget of approximately $74 accounted for, especially as services can be spaced out on surface roads.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.1 miles from Tucson, AZ, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 82 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 4h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 186.1 miles or 4h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Many Farms, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tucson, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tucson, AZ
Aim for roughly 186 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Many Farms, AZ
Aim for roughly 186 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Tucson, AZ.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 237.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3 mi into trip|~6m in|East Fort Lowell Road
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
Navigation decision point
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6.7 mi into trip|~14m in|North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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9.4 mi into trip|~19m in|AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road
Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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104.2 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|AZ 77
Take the exit onto AZ 77
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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237.7 mi into trip|~5h 12m in|AZ 77
Take the exit onto AZ 77
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.89 one way
$151.78 round trip
$5.18/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.48
$80.36
$160.72
premium
$5.74
$84.04
$168.08
diesel
$6.18
$90.54
$181.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ - Tesla Supercharger
Tucson, AZ
Tesla
12 DCFC
Porsche - Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
5151 E Broadway
Tucson, AZ
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
FasCharge 4611 Fast Market Valero Tucson Prince Rd
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.7
1
$39.08
$17.87
Efficient EV
93.1
1
$32.57
$14.89
EV Truck/SUV
148.9
1
$52.11
$23.82
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Tucson, AZ
Late night
in Tucson on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 12 to 15 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Many Farms, AZ
Late night
in Many Farms on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Holbrook, AZ
186 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petrified Forest National Park
National Park
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$25
near mile 256.7
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 359.3
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
$10
near mile 115.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a highway share of 6%, meaning most of your drive will be on surface roads. You'll encounter 83.4 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway, which is the longest continuous stretch. Expect a cruising pace, as the profile is mostly surface roads, which generally means fewer high-speed sections and more interaction with local traffic. The transition from highway to surface roads will be gradual, so keep an eye on your GPS.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.4 mi on Globe-Show Low Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near East Fort Lowell Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 372.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 3 miles (East Fort Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Pima Air & Space Museum — aerospace museum in Tucson, Arizona, USA
•Arizona State Museum — museum in Arizona, United States
•Rialto Theatre — theater and concert venue in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.4 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 186 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Many Farms, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East Fort Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (AZ 77; US 80 Hist / North Oracle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petrified Forest National Park, Saguaro National Park and Canyon de Chelly National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Many Farms, AZ before the return drive.
