How far is Sahuarita, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Sahuarita, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.81 mi
01h 53m
Flight
91.51 mi
147.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.51 mi
Kilometers
147.27 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.5 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Tan Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:40 PM MST
Return by in Sahuarita
Thu, Oct 15, 9:34 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sahuarita
2026-10-15T17:46
Arrive San Tan Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:40 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sahuarita
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Sahuarita
53.9 mi
00h 56m
To San Tan Valley
53.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sahuarita and San Tan Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sahuarita and San Tan Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Sahuarita Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Sahuarita Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    3178 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    39.1 mi · 40 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Coolidge, Florence

    3193 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    121 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on J Street

    8.6 mi · 15 min · J Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Attaway Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Attaway Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hunt Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · West Hunt Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Gantzel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Sierra Vista Drive

    2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Skyline Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sahuarita and San Tan Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
42.8 mi · 40%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 15%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10.5 mi · 10%
West Hunt Highway
8.73 mi · 8%
J Street
8.61 mi · 8%
South Freeway
5.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

39.1 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
00h 56m from Sahuarita
Leave By
2:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sahuarita and Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sahuarita to San Tan Valley?

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Sahuarita and 53.9 miles from San Tan Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sahuarita and Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sahuarita and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 91.51 mi (147.27 km).

Sahuarita

#1 Sahuarita

Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population32,327
Coordinates31.9575800, -110.9556500
Altitude824
CountryUnited States
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#2 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sahuarita Road (-110.955651, 31.957593)
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $5.03 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $5.36 $20.38 $40.76
Diesel $6.27 $23.83 $47.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sahuarita and San Tan Valley. The current time is 17:46:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.