Tucson Realtor®: Crystal Harris ABR, GRI 

Tucson is located in Southern Arizona, 60 miles north of the Mexican border and approximately 118 miles southeast of Phoenix along Interstate 10.

Tucson sets 2,389ft above sea level compared to 1,117ft for Phoenix.

Tucson is surrounded by five distinct Mountain ranges:

• Rincon Mountains: rolling mountains to the east. The highest point is 8,666ft at the top of Mica Mtn.
• Santa Catalina Mountains: the most recognized mountain range in Tucson. This rugged range is located on the north & northeast side. The highest point is Mt. Lemmon at 9,157ft.
• Santa Rita Mountains: situated along the south and southeast, this mtn. range has the the highest point in Tucson at 9,453ft.
• Tortolita Mountains: located northwest of Tucson. The highest point here is 4,652ft.
• Tucson Mountains: jagged mountains to the west. Wasson Peak is this range's highest peak at 4,687ft. Many Tucsonans and vacationers will visit the Tucson Mountains to enjoy the sunsets.