How far is Picture Rocks, AZ from Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Picture Rocks, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Picture Rocks and Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Picture Rocks and Tucson.
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Start on North Avra Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · North Avra Road
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Turn slight right onto West Emigh Road
1 mi · 4 min · West Emigh Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Twin Peaks Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Twin Peaks Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sandario Road
47 m · 7 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sandario Road
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Turn right onto West Avra Valley Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
2278 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Club Road
40 m · 9 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 Picture Rocks 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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 Picture Rocks and Sunny near Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Picture Rocks to Tucson?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Tortolita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Picture Rocks and 16.2 miles from Tucson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Picture Rocks and Sunny near Tucson.
Stop Ideas Near Tortolita
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 Tortolita.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Picture Rocks and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 km).
#1 Picture Rocks
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,563 |
| Coordinates | 32.3459100, -111.2462100 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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