How far is Marana, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
26.8 mi
00h 33m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.8 mi
Kilometers
43.13 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 3:34 PM MST
Return by in Marana
Wed, Apr 22, 4:08 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marana
2026-04-22T15:01
Arrive Tucson
Wed, Apr 22, 3:34 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:22 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marana
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Casas Adobes
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Marana
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Tucson
14.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marana and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marana and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Steele Drive

    65 m · 12 sec · North Steele Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Swanson Street

    1006 ft · 49 sec · West Swanson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Whitney Lane

    577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Moore Road

    104 m · 13 sec · West Moore Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Tangerine Farms Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Tangerine Farms Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Tangerine Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Tangerine Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Tucson

    2479 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marana and Tucson.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
13.4 mi · 50%
North Freeway
3.57 mi · 13%
West Broadway Boulevard
2.88 mi · 11%
West Tangerine Road
2.77 mi · 10%
North Tangerine Farms Road
1.11 mi · 4%
I 10 East
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casas Adobes
00h 16m from Marana
Leave By
7:22 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marana and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marana to Tucson?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Casas Adobes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Marana and 14.1 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Casas Adobes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Casas Adobes, 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 Casas Adobes.

RAIL

Tucson

11 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

77 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 km).

Marana

#1 Marana

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Population51,306
Coordinates32.4367400, -111.2253800
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Tucson

#2 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Start: North Steele Drive (-111.225452, 32.436739)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.41
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.70 $9.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $5.57 $5.29 $10.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.05 $12.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Marana and Tucson. The current time is 15:01:02.

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.