How far is Oro Valley, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oro Valley and Tempe.
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Start on West Oro Place
76 m · 15 sec · West Oro Place
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Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive
595 ft · 26 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive
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Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
607 ft · 28 sec · West Greenock Drive
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn right onto West Magee Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Magee Road
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Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Cortaro Farms Road
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Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
54 m · 3 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
2838 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
46.3 mi · 46 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa-Globe
2951 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Mesa Globe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oro Valley and Tempe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
46.3 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Oro Valley and Clear near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oro Valley to Tempe?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Oro Valley and 54.7 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oro Valley and Clear near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oro Valley and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 89.42 mi (143.9 km).
#1 Oro Valley
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 46,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3909100, -110.9664900 |
| Altitude | 775 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
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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