How far is Drexel Heights, AZ from Tortolita, AZ?
The driving distance from Drexel Heights, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Drexel Heights and Tortolita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Heights and Tortolita.
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Start on West Bilby Road
22 m · 4 sec · West Bilby Road
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Turn right onto South Cardinal Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cardinal Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Irvington Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irvington Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Phoenix, El Paso
2360 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
783 ft · 16 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Turn sharp right onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
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Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
8 mi · 14 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Naranja Drive
1396 ft · 38 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 Drexel Heights 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.
North La Cholla Boulevard
Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
7.98 mi · 00h 14m
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 Drexel Heights and Sunny near Tortolita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Drexel Heights to Tortolita?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Drexel Heights and 11.6 miles from Tortolita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Drexel Heights and Sunny near Tortolita.
Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells
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 Flowing Wells.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drexel Heights and Tortolita. Straight-line distance: 18.61 mi (29.95 km).
#1 Drexel Heights
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 27,749 |
| Coordinates | 32.1411900, -111.0284300 |
| Altitude | 770 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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