How far is Phoenix from Tucson?

Phoenix is about 113 miles from Tucson by road — a drive of roughly 2 hr 3 min in normal traffic via I-10 East. Distance figures below come from live road-network routing between the two points; drive times are typical, and rush hours in Tucson add 15–45 minutes at peak.

The route between Phoenix and Tucson

The trip runs I-10 East through Casa Grande and Eloy, then into downtown Tucson.

Distance and drive-time snapshot

Distance: about 113 road miles between the two points. Typical drive time: 2 hr 3 min in normal traffic. Add 15–45 minutes for metro rush hours around Tucson. Door-to-door from a specific address adds a few minutes on either end depending on your exact pickup and drop-off points.

Driving times to nearby cities

All figures below from the same live road-network routing (distances are road miles from Tucson, times are typical driving minutes in normal traffic):

CityDistance from TucsonTypical drive
Mesa, AZ104.5 miles124 min
Chandler, AZ96.2 miles108 min
Casa Grande, AZ69.2 miles77 min
Tempe, AZ108.2 miles118 min
Benson, AZ53.2 miles62 min

Shuttle between Phoenix and Tucson

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix runs private, door-to-door shuttle service on this corridor 24/7 — pickup at any address in Phoenix, drop-off at any address in Tucson, flat rate, no surge pricing at any hour.

Based on 5,220 real completed Airport Shuttle of Phoenix trips on this corridor, a private sedan or SUV has typically run $148-$233 each way (25th–75th percentile; most rides land near $193). Round trips save 10% off each way.


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Group travel on this corridor

Shuttle vans seat up to 8 with luggage, so a family or group traveling together pays one flat vehicle price, not per head — often beating per-person rideshare pricing on a corridor this long.

Why travelers book this route

Corridor trips like this one are our bread and butter: a fixed pickup time, a named driver, and a flat price quoted before you book. Business travelers use the ride as working time between cities; families book the van so luggage, car seats, and grandparents ride in one vehicle; airport connections get a buffered pickup time matched to the flight. Every completed trip is tracked, and the fare statistics on this page come from that same trip history — not from a rate table that nobody audits.

Phoenix to Tucson: distance and fare FAQ

Planning the trip? See our Phoenix to Tucson shuttle route page for door-to-door fares, or Phoenix to Tucson Uber cost vs shuttle for booking details and pickup guidance.

Driving yourself vs. booking a shuttle

On a 113-mile corridor, driving yourself means 2 hours 3 minutes behind the wheel each way, plus parking or airport fees at the far end and the return drive on the same day. A reserved shuttle keeps the driver on one direction only, prices as a flat door-to-door total, and handles traffic windows for you — many travelers on this route book us for exactly that reason.

FAQ

How much does an Uber cost from Phoenix to Tucson?

UberX typically runs $180-$260 before tip, and Uber Black or Uber XL can exceed $350 for the roughly 113-mile ride.

How long does an Uber take from Phoenix to Tucson?

About 2 hours each way via I-10 East in normal traffic - the driver waits in Tucson or you book a second return ride.

Is there a flat-rate alternative to Uber from Phoenix to Tucson?

Yes - a reserved door-to-door shuttle. Real completed trips on this corridor run about $148-$233 (25th-75th percentile; most land near $193) with no surge.

Does Uber surge on Phoenix-Tucson trips?

Long rideshare routes carry surge risk at peak times because few drivers accept 2-hour trips; flat-rate shuttles lock the price at booking.


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