Fourth of July road trip

Tucson to Sierra Vista for Fourth of July

Distance

110 mi

Driving

2.25 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Patagonia

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On AZ-83, AZ-82 and AZ-90, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Patagonia sits about 64 miles from Tucson and 46 miles from Sierra Vista. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Patagonia
• Stays in Sierra Vista

Along the way

• Madera Canyon
• Paton Center for Hummingbirds
• Ramsey Canyon Preserve

Full drive guide for this route