How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Oro Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Oro Valley.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
153 m · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
44.7 mi · 45 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Twin Peaks Road
2164 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on North Casa Grande Highway
737 ft · 17 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
3092 ft · 1 min · West Twin Peaks Road
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Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard
3.3 mi · 7 min · West Linda Vista Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Thornydale Road
2863 ft · 1 min · North Thornydale Road
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Turn slight right onto West Pecos Way
1.1 km · 1 min · West Pecos Way
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Continue on West Lambert Lane
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Lambert Lane
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Continue on East Pusch View Lane
3275 ft · 1 min · East Pusch View Lane
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
2075 ft · 38 sec · North Oracle Road
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Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
607 ft · 27 sec · West Greenock Drive
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Turn left
52 m · 14 sec
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Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
147 m · 22 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive
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Turn right onto West Oro Place
76 m · 11 sec · West Oro Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oro Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Oro Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Oro Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Oro Valley?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Flagstaff and 126.4 miles from Oro Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.21 one way or $88.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Sunny near Oro Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Peoria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Oro Valley. Straight-line distance: 197.9 mi (318.49 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oro Valley
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 46,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3909100, -110.9664900 |
| Altitude | 775 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oro Valley (-110.96649, 32.39091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.70 | $99.41 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.85 | $113.70 |
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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