How far is South Tucson, AZ from Tortolita, AZ?
The driving distance from South Tucson, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Tucson and Tortolita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Tucson and Tortolita.
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Start on South 6th Avenue
2673 ft · 1 min · South 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto West 22nd Street
3124 ft · 55 sec · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto South Freeway Road
111 m · 11 sec · South Freeway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
783 ft · 16 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Turn sharp right onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
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Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
8 mi · 14 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Naranja Drive
1396 ft · 38 sec · West Naranja Drive
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Turn right onto North Gemini Drive
69 m · 14 sec · North Gemini Drive
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Turn left
9 m · 1 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 South Tucson and Tortolita.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North La Cholla Boulevard
Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
7.98 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving South Tucson and Sunny near Tortolita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Tucson to Tortolita?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from South Tucson and 8.6 miles from Tortolita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Tucson and Sunny near Tortolita.
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 South Tucson and Tortolita. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.89 km).
#1 South Tucson
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 32.1995200, -110.9684200 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tortolita (-111.01732, 32.41035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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