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

The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
92.3 mi
01h 45m
Flight
75.56 mi
121.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.56 mi
Kilometers
121.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.3 mi
Kilometers
148.54 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Tue, Oct 13, 8:45 PM MST
Return by in San Tan Valley
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Tan Valley
2026-10-13T19:00
Arrive Tucson
Tue, Oct 13, 8:45 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Tan Valley
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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From San Tan Valley
45.5 mi
00h 52m
To Tucson
46.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 2:00 PM MST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 5:00 PM MST
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Skyline Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Sierra Vista Drive

    2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Gantzel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Hunt Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · East Hunt Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Attaway Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Attaway Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Arizona Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 15 min · North Arizona Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

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

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    42.7 mi · 44 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
42.7 mi · 46%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10.7 mi · 12%
East Hunt Highway
8.73 mi · 9%
North Arizona Boulevard
8.61 mi · 9%
North Freeway
3.57 mi · 4%
North Attaway Road
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
00h 52m from San Tan Valley
Leave By
3:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving San Tan Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 45.5 miles from San Tan Valley and 46.8 miles from Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around San Tan Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, 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 Eloy.

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.6 km).

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#1 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
Tucson

#2 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Start: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $15.32
Round trip
$30.64
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.70 $15.32 $30.64
Mid-grade $5.04 $16.44 $32.89
Premium $5.37 $17.52 $35.04
Diesel $6.20 $20.21 $40.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between San Tan Valley and Tucson. The current time is 19:00:44.

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.