Tempe, AZ, 85282
Tesla Rental Tucson Road Trip
Driving
A mere 2 hours drive from The Valley, Tucson is a quick visit from Phoenix. Perfect for a day trip or overnight if you're in town. The drive to Tucson is pretty flat, Picacho Peak is a great exception to this (and also the site of the Western most Civil War battle). Hit the I-10E, and exit 258 for Congress Street, turn left and you'll be pointed directly at Downtown Tucson.
Charging
You have a great Supercharger network en route to Tucson from Phoenix.
Location:
- Casa Grande just off the freeway by Culver's & Chase Bank
- North Tucson at the La Encantada Shopping Center
- South Tucson off the I-10 @ Rita Road by Shell Gas Station
In addition there are a number of other charging options:
- Destination chargers at hotels (can be found in the car's navigation)
- Use of the mobile onboard charger (110v/240v inc)
- Third party charging networks (adapter included), download the Plugshare app for more
Dining
Sites of Tucson
- Mt. Lemmon Scenic Drive
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Pima Air & Space Museum
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Tohono Chul
- The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Etherton Gallery
- Fourth & Sixth Avenue down by UofA
Hotels with destination chargers
- Embassy Suites Tucson- Paloma Village
- The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
- University Inn Tucson
- JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
- Bamboo Terrace
- Baymont Inn & Suites Tucson Airport
Side Trips
Tombstone is just over an hour away, site of the famous shootout at the O.K. Corral between Wyatt Earp and Billy Claiborne & their respective crews.
Bisbee is about 1hr45m from Tucson and the home of an old mining town built on the side of a mountain. It's known for it's art galleries, bars, historical hotels, and eccentric locals. There are a ton of mining museums and sites to check out.