How far is Maricopa, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.33 mi
01h 54m
Flight
77.94 mi
125.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.43 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.33 mi
Kilometers
163.07 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oro Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM MST
Return by in Maricopa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maricopa
2026-04-18T11:37
Arrive Oro Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maricopa
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Maricopa
50.6 mi
00h 57m
To Oro Valley
50.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Oro Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Oro Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North John Wayne Parkway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · North John Wayne Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit sharp left toward I 8 East: Tucson

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    26 mi · 26 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    2912 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route

  7. 7

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    44.7 mi · 45 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Twin Peaks Road

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Casa Grande Highway

    737 ft · 17 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · West Twin Peaks Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · West Linda Vista Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Thornydale Road

    2863 ft · 1 min · North Thornydale Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Pecos Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Pecos Way

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lambert Lane

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Lambert Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on East Pusch View Lane

    3275 ft · 1 min · East Pusch View Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Oracle Road

    2075 ft · 38 sec · North Oracle Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Greenock Drive

    607 ft · 27 sec · West Greenock Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    52 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive

    147 m · 22 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Oro Place

    76 m · 11 sec · West Oro Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oro Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Oro Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
44.7 mi · 44%
Phoenix Bypass Route
26.4 mi · 26%
North John Wayne Parkway
12.6 mi · 12%
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.74 mi · 6%
West Lambert Lane
4.12 mi · 4%
West Linda Vista Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

44.7 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
00h 57m from Maricopa
Leave By
2:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maricopa 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 Maricopa to Oro Valley?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Maricopa and 50.7 miles from Oro Valley.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.68 one way or $35.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maricopa and Sunny near Oro Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eloy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Oro Valley. Straight-line distance: 77.94 mi (125.43 km).

Maricopa

#1 Maricopa

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population54,539
Coordinates33.0581100, -112.0476400
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Oro Valley

#2 Oro Valley

Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population46,678
Coordinates32.3909100, -110.9664900
Altitude775
CountryUnited States
Start: Maricopa (-112.04764, 33.05811)
End: Oro Valley (-110.96649, 32.39091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $17.68
Round trip
$35.35
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.68 $35.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.06 $38.11
Premium $5.57 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.37 $22.73 $45.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maricopa and Oro Valley. The current time is 11:37:59.

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.