How far is Florence, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Florence, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.08 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.71 mi
22.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.71 mi
Kilometers
22.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.93 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Tan Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM MST
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T02:02
Arrive San Tan Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Coolidge
AZ

City in Arizona, United States

From Florence
11.4 mi
00h 13m
To San Tan Valley
9.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and San Tan Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and San Tan Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    13 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Butte Avenue

    2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Pinal Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Hunt Highway

    14.4 mi · 22 min · East Hunt Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gantzel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Sierra Vista Drive

    2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Skyline Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and San Tan Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hunt Highway
14.4 mi · 68%
East Bella Vista Road
2.03 mi · 10%
North Sierra Vista Drive
2.01 mi · 10%
North Pinal Parkway
1.74 mi · 8%
North Gantzel Road
1.18 mi · 6%
East Skyline Drive
1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Hunt Highway

Turn left onto East Hunt Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coolidge
00h 13m from Florence
Leave By
7:36 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to San Tan Valley?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Coolidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Florence and 9.7 miles from San Tan Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Coolidge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coolidge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coolidge.

RAIL

Maricopa

50 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

69 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

70 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

85 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.06 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
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#2 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: East Butte Avenue (-111.387342, 33.031336)
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.66 $7.33
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.95 $7.90
Premium $5.57 $4.12 $8.24
Diesel $6.37 $4.71 $9.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and San Tan Valley. The current time is 02:02:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.