How far is Rowood, AZ from Marana, AZ?
The driving distance from Rowood, AZ to Marana, AZ is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowood and Marana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowood and Marana.
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Start on Tucson-Ajo Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto Ajo Well Road No 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ajo Well Road No 1
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Turn left onto Rasmussen Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rasmussen Road
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Turn right onto North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
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Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
62 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2912 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
2167 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
1207 ft · 41 sec · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
38 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Moore Road
1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road
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Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane
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Turn right onto West Swanson Street
1006 ft · 50 sec · West Swanson Street
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Turn left onto North Steele Drive
65 m · 9 sec · North Steele Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Steele Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowood and Marana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
62 mi · 01h 02m
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 Rowood and Sunny near Marana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowood to Marana?
The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Rowood and 72.2 miles from Marana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 1:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.84 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rowood and Sunny near Marana.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
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 Maricopa.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowood and Marana. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.33 km).
#1 Rowood
Situated in the arid Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 1719 feet, this settlement developed alongside the New Cornelia open-pit copper mine.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3683900, -112.8459900 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marana
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
| Population | 51,306 |
| Coordinates | 32.4367400, -111.2253800 |
| Altitude | 607 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Steele Drive (-111.225452, 32.436739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.67 | $23.84 | $47.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $31.99 | $63.97 |
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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