How far is Rowood, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Rowood, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
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 Rowood and Oro Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowood and Oro Valley.
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Start on Tucson-Ajo Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Ajo Highway
998 ft · 15 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on North Sonoita Highway
861 ft · 19 sec · North Sonoita Highway
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Turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
23 mi · 29 min · West Ajo Highway
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Continue on West Ajo Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ajo Way
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Take the ramp slight left
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Speedway Boulevard
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
63 m · 4 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn right onto West Speedway Boulevard
1803 ft · 55 sec · West Speedway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1368 ft · 41 sec · North Main Avenue
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Continue on North Oracle Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn slight left
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Greenock Drive
607 ft · 27 sec · West Greenock Drive
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Turn left
52 m · 14 sec
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Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
147 m · 22 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive
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Turn right onto West Oro Place
76 m · 11 sec · West Oro Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oro Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowood and Oro Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Tucson-Ajo Highway
Turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
93.7 mi · 01h 52m
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 Oro Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowood to Oro Valley?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Sells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Rowood and 89.5 miles from Oro Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.60 one way or $53.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rowood and Sunny near Oro Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Sells
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 Sells.
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowood and Oro Valley. Straight-line distance: 109.68 mi (176.51 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 Oro Valley
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 46,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3909100, -110.9664900 |
| Altitude | 775 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Oro Place (-110.966579, 32.391144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $26.60 | $53.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
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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