Rio Rico to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.9 miles 83.5 km · straight line
57.2 miles actual route 92.1 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Rio Rico from Tucson?

The distance from Rio Rico to Tucson is 51.9 miles (83.5 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located N of Rio Rico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.2 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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. 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 Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 9min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 23min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Rio Rico & Tucson

Quick Facts

Rio Rico
31.47°N, 110.98°W
America/Phoenix
1061m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 479.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM