How far is Oracle, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Oracle, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oracle and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oracle and Tucson.
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Start on Evergreen Drive
77 m · 14 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto East American Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · East American Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on North Oracle Road
14 mi · 22 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Continue on North Country Club Road
56 m · 15 sec · North Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oracle and Tucson.
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.
North Oracle Road
Continue on North Oracle Road
14 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oracle and Partly Cloudy near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oracle to Tucson?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Catalina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Oracle and 20.3 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oracle and Partly Cloudy near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Catalina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catalina.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oracle and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.67 km).
#1 Oracle
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,686 |
| Coordinates | 32.6109100, -110.7709300 |
| Altitude | 1379 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson
The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
| Population | 553,571 |
| Coordinates | 32.2217400, -110.9264800 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
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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