How far is Avra Valley, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Avra Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avra Valley and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley and Tucson.
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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
97 m · 16 sec · West Sandy Street
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Turn right onto North Eliese Avenue
1316 ft · 1 min · North Eliese Avenue
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Turn left onto West El Tiro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West El Tiro Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Trico Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Trico Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avra Valley Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
2278 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Club Road
40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avra Valley and Tucson.
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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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 Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avra Valley to Tucson?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Tortolita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Avra Valley and 18.3 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avra Valley and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Tortolita
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 Tortolita.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avra Valley and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).
#1 Avra Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.4378500, -111.3153900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson
The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
| Population | 553,571 |
| Coordinates | 32.2217400, -110.9264800 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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