How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Sierra Vista, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Sierra Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Sierra Vista.
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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
8.7 mi · 13 min · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto North Attaway Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Attaway Road
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Turn right onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Turn left onto North Arizona Boulevard
8.6 mi · 15 min · North Arizona Boulevard
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Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
42.7 mi · 44 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
2085 ft · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
1763 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Turn left onto West Fry Boulevard
116 m · 10 sec · West Fry Boulevard
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Continue on West Fry Boulevard
563 ft · 19 sec · West Fry Boulevard
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Turn left
18 m · 4 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 San Tan Valley and Sierra Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
42.7 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving San Tan Valley and Sunny near Sierra Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Sierra Vista?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from San Tan Valley and 80.3 miles from Sierra Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Sierra Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells
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 Flowing Wells.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Sierra Vista. Straight-line distance: 133.75 mi (215.25 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 Sierra Vista
A city in Cochise County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,948 |
| Coordinates | 31.5545400, -110.3036900 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Vista (-110.30369, 31.55454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 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 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $28.54 | $57.09 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $35.56 | $71.12 |
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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