Where to stop

Best places to stop between Tucson and Sierra Vista

The AZ-83, AZ-82 and AZ-90 drive runs about 110 miles and 2.25 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 64 of 110

   1. Patagonia, AZ

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 46 miles left to Sierra Vista.

   Hotels in PatagoniaWhere to stay in Patagonia

2. Mile 79 of 110

   2. Sonoita, AZ

   The last big stop before Sierra Vista, 31 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in SonoitaWhere to stay in Sonoita

Sights worth the detour

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

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost