Cities Near Tucson
Cities near Tucson, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Nogales, Casa Grande, San Tan Valley. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Tucson, Arizona is Nogales, about 63 mi (102 km) away — roughly 1 hr 53 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Casa Grande | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Tan Valley | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chandler | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mesa | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ahwatukee Foothills | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Agua Prieta | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Central City | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Maryvale | 114 mi / 184 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Avondale | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Tucson
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Nogales, Casa Grande, San Tan Valley, Chandler, Mesa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Tucson
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Agua Prieta, Central City, Maryvale, Avondale. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Tucson include Nogales, Casa Grande, San Tan Valley, Chandler, Mesa. The closest is Nogales, about 63 miles (102 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Nogales
- → Best time to visit Casa Grande
- → Best time to visit San Tan Valley
- → Best time to visit Chandler
- → Best time to visit Mesa
- → Best time to visit Ahwatukee Foothills
- → Best time to visit Agua Prieta
- → Best time to visit Central City
- → Best time to visit Maryvale
- → Best time to visit Avondale