How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Vail, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Vail, AZ is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 25m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Vail.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Vail.
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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
18.8 mi · 20 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Colossal Cave Road, Wentworth Road
1478 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Wentworth Road
803 ft · 16 sec · South Wentworth Road
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Continue on East Colossal Cave Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Colossal Cave Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Colossal Cave Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley and Vail.
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 Vail.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Vail?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from San Tan Valley and 55.2 miles from Vail.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Vail.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Vail. Straight-line distance: 92.16 mi (148.32 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 Vail
Situated southeast of Tucson in Pima County at an elevation of 3,235 feet, this expanding community lies within the Sonoran Desert landscape near the Rincon Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0478600, -110.7120300 |
| Altitude | 986 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vail (-110.71203, 32.04786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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