How far is Tortolita, AZ from Green Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to Green Valley, AZ is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and Green Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and Green Valley.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Continue on West Naranja Drive
1543 ft · 51 sec · West Naranja Drive
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Turn right onto North La Cholla Boulevard
8 mi · 14 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Business Center Drive
634 ft · 13 sec · North Business Center Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi · 28 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Road
1646 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West Continental Road
1123 ft · 24 sec · West Continental Road
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Turn right onto South Calle de Las Casitas
1418 ft · 1 min · South Calle de Las Casitas
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Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo
137 m · 20 sec · Calle del Tiempo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calle de la Temporada
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tortolita and Green Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi · 00h 28m
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 Tortolita and Sunny near Green Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tortolita to Green Valley?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Drexel Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Tortolita and 21.7 miles from Green Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near Green Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Drexel Heights
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 Drexel Heights.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tortolita and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 38.45 mi (61.88 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Valley
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 21,391 |
| Coordinates | 31.8542500, -110.9937000 |
| Altitude | 885 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calle de la Temporada (-110.993845, 31.854295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
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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