How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Tanque Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 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 Tanque Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Tanque Verde.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Road
1161 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on North Freeway Road
147 m · 10 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Grant Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grant Road
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Continue on East Grant Road
7.2 mi · 15 min · East Grant Road
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Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road
7 mi · 13 min · East Tanque Verde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tanque Verde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley and Tanque Verde.
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 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 Tanque Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Tanque Verde?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from San Tan Valley and 50.5 miles from Tanque Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Tanque Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Tanque Verde. Straight-line distance: 79.53 mi (127.99 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 Tanque Verde
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 16,901 |
| Coordinates | 32.2517400, -110.7373100 |
| Altitude | 814 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tanque Verde (-110.73731, 32.25174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
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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