How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
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.
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Oro Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Oro Valley.
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Start on East Skyline Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto North Sierra Vista Drive
2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive
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Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road
2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road
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Turn left onto North Gantzel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
14.4 mi · 22 min · East Hunt Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pinal Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on State Route 79
1935 ft · 30 sec · State Route 79
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Turn right onto Tucson-Globe Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on North Oracle Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn right 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 San Tan Valley 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.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
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 San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley to Oro Valley?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from San Tan Valley and 38.6 miles from Oro Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Oro Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Oro Valley. Straight-line distance: 64.19 mi (103.3 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: Oro Valley (-110.96649, 32.39091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $17.12 | $34.25 |
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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