How far is Fortuna Foothills, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna Foothills and San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills and San Tan Valley.
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Start on South Sheryl Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · South Sheryl Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 40th Street
647 ft · 20 sec · East 40th Street
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Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
136.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa
1294 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Maricopa Road
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Turn right onto West Riggs Road
23.4 mi · 38 min · West Riggs Road
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Continue on West Combs Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Combs Road
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Continue on East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortuna Foothills and San Tan 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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
137 mi · 02h 19m
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 Fortuna Foothills and 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 Fortuna Foothills to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Fortuna Foothills and 85.7 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 10:40 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna Foothills and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 171.26 mi (275.61 km).
#1 Fortuna Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 28,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6578300, -114.4118900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.67 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
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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