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Tucson to Devil's Bridge road trip: best stops

The drive from Tucson to Devil's Bridge takes about 3 hr 31 min (north of Tucson), by real roads from ZIP 85701. Along the way we found 61 stops within a short detour: 13 coffee shops, 2 bakeries, 9 ice cream and treats and 20 places to eat.

The list below is the best few of each kind, in driving order, with how far into the drive you reach each one (counted from Tucson) and the detour it adds. Stops marked Our pick are chosen by us; the rest come from OpenStreetMap listings, so confirm hours before you count on them.

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Where you are going: Devil's Bridge 3 hr 31 min from Tucson

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Trail

Devil's Bridge

Walk out onto Sedona's largest natural sandstone arch for a classic photo.

2-3 hrs
Year-round
Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful pass

Heads-up: Expect a line for photos on the arch at busy times. The dirt road to the closest lot needs high clearance; most people park at Dry Creek Vista or Mescal trailhead (both served by the free Sedona Shuttle, usually Thursday to Sunday) and…

Map of the stops between Tucson and Devil's Bridge

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First stretch 8 stops

Starbucks Coffee shop · Marana
About 25 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
Nico's Mexican Food Mexican restaurant · Marana
About 25 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
R&R Pizza Express Pizza restaurant · Marana
About 25 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Sa 11:00-09:00 Website
Rooster Cogburn’s Ostrich Ranch Attraction · Picacho
About 37 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
Picacho Peak State Park Visitor Center Attraction · Wymola
About 38 min into the drive · detour about 3 min Website
Iron Skillet Quick bite · Toltec
About 54 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
Dutch Bros. Coffee Coffee shop · Casa Grande
About 58 min into the drive · detour about 3 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Hideout Steakhouse & BBQ Restaurant · Arizola
About 58 min into the drive · detour about 2 min

Middle of the drive 15 stops

Charleston's Restaurant · Chandler
About 1 hr 27 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
Boba & Donuts Pastry shop · Guadalupe
About 1 hr 28 min into the drive · detour about 5 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-19:00 Website
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant Restaurant · Guadalupe
About 1 hr 30 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
Dirty Dough Pastry shop · Tempe
About 1 hr 32 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
BakeTechPros AZ LLC Bakery · Phoenix
About 1 hr 33 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
Angelo's Italian Ices Ice cream · Phoenix
About 1 hr 36 min into the drive · detour about 3 min
Oscar Roberts House Historic site · Phoenix
About 1 hr 40 min into the drive · detour about 3 min
BoSa Donuts Donut counter-service · Phoenix
About 1 hr 44 min into the drive · detour about 3 min Website
Pope John Paul II Visit Cupola Historic site · Glendale
About 1 hr 45 min into the drive · detour about 3 min
Rainbow Donuts Coffee shop · Phoenix
About 1 hr 50 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Su 04:00-18:00; Dec 25 04:00-12:00
Elevate Coffee Co. Coffee shop · Phoenix
About 1 hr 58 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Website
Yogurtini Ice cream · Phoenix
About 1 hr 58 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Website
Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts Donut counter-service · Anthem
About 2 hr 7 min into the drive · detour about 3 min Website
The Pie Box Bakery · Rock Springs
About 2 hr 17 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
Rock Shop Attraction · Black Canyon City
About 2 hr 17 min into the drive · detour about 2 min

Last stretch 3 stops

Maggie Mine Historic site · Black Canyon City
About 2 hr 21 min into the drive · detour about 3 min
Starbucks Coffee shop · Camp Verde
About 2 hr 53 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
Starbucks Coffee shop · Cottonwood
About 3 hr 8 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website

Questions about the drive from Tucson to Devil's Bridge

How long is the drive from Tucson to Devil's Bridge?

About 3 hr 31 min by road, heading north from the middle of ZIP 85701. Traffic and weather change that.

What are the best stops on the way from Tucson to Devil's Bridge?

Good ones to start with: Starbucks (Marana), Nico's Mexican Food (Marana), R&R Pizza Express (Marana), Rooster Cogburn’s Ostrich Ranch (Picacho) and Picacho Peak State Park Visitor Center (Wymola). The page lists 26 in all, in driving order.

Where can I get coffee or a bakery stop between Tucson and Devil's Bridge?

Starbucks in Marana, Dutch Bros. Coffee in Casa Grande, BakeTechPros AZ LLC in Phoenix and Rainbow Donuts in Phoenix. Check hours first; they come from OpenStreetMap listings.

Where can I eat on the way to Devil's Bridge?

Nico's Mexican Food in Marana, R&R Pizza Express in Marana, Iron Skillet in Toltec and Hideout Steakhouse & BBQ in Arizola.

Are there viewpoints or quick sights on the way?

Rooster Cogburn’s Ostrich Ranch in Picacho, Picacho Peak State Park Visitor Center in Wymola, Oscar Roberts House in Phoenix and Pope John Paul II Visit Cupola in Glendale.

More about Tucson and Devil's Bridge

Drive times are by road on a typical day from ZIP <class 'zip'> (OpenStreetMap data with the OSRM route planner). Stops come from our own picks and OpenStreetMap listings; hours and detours change, so check before you go. We do not store anyone's location.