How far is Sahuarita, AZ from Tortolita, AZ?
The driving distance from Sahuarita, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
City 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 Sahuarita and Tortolita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sahuarita and Tortolita.
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Start on East Sahuarita Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Sahuarita Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 19 min · 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
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
783 ft · 16 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Turn sharp right onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
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Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
8 mi · 14 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Naranja Drive
1396 ft · 38 sec · West Naranja Drive
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Turn right onto North Gemini Drive
69 m · 14 sec · North Gemini Drive
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Turn left
9 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sahuarita and Tortolita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sahuarita and Sunny near Tortolita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sahuarita to Tortolita?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Sahuarita and 17.6 miles from Tortolita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sahuarita and Sunny near Tortolita.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
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 South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sahuarita and Tortolita. Straight-line distance: 31.49 mi (50.68 km).
#1 Sahuarita
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 32,327 |
| Coordinates | 31.9575800, -110.9556500 |
| Altitude | 824 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tortolita (-111.01732, 32.41035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
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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