Apache Junction to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.9 miles 143.1 km · straight line
99.4 miles actual route 159.9 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Apache Junction from Tucson?

The distance from Apache Junction to Tucson is 88.9 miles (143.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Apache Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.4 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apache Junction and Tucson. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apache Junction to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apache Junction & Tucson

Quick Facts

Apache Junction
33.42°N, 111.55°W
America/Phoenix
525m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM