Origin
Tucson, AZ
Late night in Tucson on Tuesday
Local time
2:35 AM
MST
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucson, AZ to Sells, 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 24m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tucson, AZ
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Sells, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
Tucson to Sells is 63.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via West Tucson-Ajo Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a good option for a quick local excursion. You can expect a simple, direct route with minimal complexity, ideal for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Tucson-Ajo Highway | 32.8 mi | 38m |
| West Ajo Highway | 23.1 mi | 28m |
| South Mission Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East 22nd Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Starr Pass Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Kino Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Campbell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
— 32.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson, AZ and Sells, AZ.
1
Start on North Country Club Road
199 ft
·
32 sec
·
North Country Club Road
2
Continue on North Country Club Road
239 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Country Club Road
3
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Campbell Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kino Parkway
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
278 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right onto East 22nd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 22nd Street
9
Continue on West Starr Pass Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Starr Pass Boulevard
10
Turn right onto South Mission Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mission Road
11
Turn right onto AZ 86
23 mi
·
28 min
·
West Ajo Highway
12
Continue on AZ 86
33 mi
·
38 min
·
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto Main Road
257 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Road
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Tucson, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Campbell Avenue
Turn left onto South Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.61 one way
$25.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Sells, AZ
Late night in Sells on Tuesday
Local time
2:35 AM
MST
Current temp
85°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
2 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 24m 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?
This route has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 63.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 32.8 miles on West Tucson-Ajo Highway. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads, transitioning from the West Tucson-Ajo Highway to West Ajo Highway and finally South Mission Road. Expect a consistent, unhurried pace as you travel through the area.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on West Tucson-Ajo Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near East Broadway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Broadway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on West Tucson-Ajo 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: at 0.1 miles (East Broadway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Sells, 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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