How far is Tortolita, AZ from Avra Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to Avra Valley, AZ is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and Avra Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and Avra Valley.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Continue on West Naranja Drive
1543 ft · 49 sec · West Naranja Drive
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Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · West Tangerine Road
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Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
856 ft · 14 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
2302 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Sandario Road
708 ft · 27 sec · North Sandario Road
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Turn right onto West Marana Road
2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn right onto Marana Main Street
143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street
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Continue on West Marana Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Marana Road
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Continue on West Trico Marana Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trico Marana Road
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Turn left onto North Trico Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Trico Road
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Turn right onto West Sandy Street
1.2 km · 3 min · West Sandy Street
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Turn right onto North Luther Road
1279 ft · 56 sec · North Luther Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Luther Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tortolita and Avra Valley.
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.
West Tangerine Road
Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
8.9 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 Tortolita and Sunny near Avra Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tortolita to Avra Valley?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Tortolita and 10.7 miles from Avra Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near Avra Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
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 Marana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tortolita and Avra Valley. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avra Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.4378500, -111.3153900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.314229, 32.435962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
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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