How far is Avra Valley, AZ from Tortolita, AZ?
The driving distance from Avra Valley, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avra Valley and Tortolita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley and Tortolita.
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Start on North Luther Road
1279 ft · 1 min · North Luther Road
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Turn left onto West Sandy Street
1.2 km · 3 min · West Sandy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Trico Road
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Turn right onto West Trico Marana Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trico Marana Road
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Continue on West Marana Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Marana Road
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Continue on Marana Main Street
2724 ft · 1 min · Marana Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sandario Road
58 m · 6 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1216 ft · 45 sec · North Sandario Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Tucson
2498 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tangerine Road
2046 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
8.9 mi · 15 min · West Tangerine Road
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Turn right onto North La Cholla Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Naranja Drive
1347 ft · 37 sec · West Naranja Drive
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Turn right onto North Gemini Drive
69 m · 14 sec · North Gemini Drive
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Turn left
9 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avra Valley and Tortolita.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Tangerine Road
Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
8.94 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Avra Valley and Sunny near Tortolita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avra Valley to Tortolita?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Avra Valley and 11.1 miles from Tortolita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avra Valley and Sunny near Tortolita.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marana.
Tucson
Benson
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avra Valley and Tortolita. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 km).
#1 Avra Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.4378500, -111.3153900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tortolita (-111.01732, 32.41035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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