Drive from Phoenix to Tucson

[Anonymous]

How’s the drive? This would be late at night, around 11pm or midnight. I need to be in Tucson for a morning event.

[Anonymous]

In the city you should be fine.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, was wondering if there are hills/mountains to be aware of or if it’s a pretty easy drive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, was wondering if there are hills/mountains to be aware of or if it’s a pretty easy drive?

Very easy. I’ve driven that stretch probably 80–100 times. Set cruise to 85 and just go. You could almost tie your steering wheel in a straight line and be fine - there’s no major hills or curves or anything.

[Anonymous]

It’s straight and flat. Three lanes each direction most of the way.

[Anonymous]

It's so easy. Flat. Not a lot of traffic at that hour. You'll be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, was wondering if there are hills/mountains to be aware of or if it’s a pretty easy drive?

Very easy. I’ve driven that stretch probably 80–100 times. Set cruise to 85 and just go. You could almost tie your steering wheel in a straight line and be fine - there’s no major hills or curves or anything.

Lol yep, there's like, a single curve, by that used to be outlet mall around casa grande.

[Anonymous]

It's easy! I live in Phoenix and have done that drive many times at night. I typically avoid long drives at night by myself, but that one is a straight, easy shot.

[Anonymous]

Just know there are long stretches with no place to stop. It’s usually fine but an accident could cause backups.

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone, great info!
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[Anonymous]

It's a nice drive during daylight too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, was wondering if there are hills/mountains to be aware of or if it’s a pretty easy drive?

You couldn't figure this out by looking at google maps?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just know there are long stretches with no place to stop. It’s usually fine but an accident could cause backups.

Yes and no gas. Gas up before leaving Phoenix. I also found it VERY dark. But, otherwise easy

[Anonymous]

It’s flat but it’s a very busy stretch of interstate. Lots of trucks.

If your return trip is in daylight and want to take the scenic route take highway 79 through Florence. The desert is gorgeous in the spring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just know there are long stretches with no place to stop. It’s usually fine but an accident could cause backups.

Yes and no gas. Gas up before leaving Phoenix. I also found it VERY dark. But, otherwise easy

Eh, there's a gas station probably every 30 min.