How far is Oro Valley, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Oro Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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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 Oro Valley and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oro Valley and Tucson.
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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
4.9 mi · 8 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 Oro Valley 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
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
4.89 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oro Valley and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oro Valley to Tucson?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 7.3 miles from Oro Valley and 7.5 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oro Valley and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Casas Adobes
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 Casas Adobes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oro Valley and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 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 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
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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