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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.45 mi
61.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.45 mi
Kilometers
61.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.48 mi
Kilometers
68.36 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 AM MST
Return by in Tortolita
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tortolita
2026-04-18T06:43
Arrive Green Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tortolita
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
Drexel Heights
AZ

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Tortolita
20.8 mi
00h 25m
To Green Valley
21.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on West Naranja Drive

    1543 ft · 51 sec · West Naranja Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North La Cholla Boulevard

    8 mi · 14 min · North La Cholla Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Ruthrauff Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto North Business Center Drive

    634 ft · 13 sec · North Business Center Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    23.4 mi · 28 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Road

    1646 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Continental Road

    1123 ft · 24 sec · West Continental Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Calle de Las Casitas

    1418 ft · 1 min · South Calle de Las Casitas

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo

    137 m · 20 sec · Calle del Tiempo

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi · 55%
North La Cholla Boulevard
7.95 mi · 19%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 13%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.5 mi · 4%
West Ruthrauff Road
1.08 mi · 3%
I 19 South
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drexel Heights
00h 25m from Tortolita
Leave By
4:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tucson

11 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

72 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tortolita and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 38.45 mi (61.88 km).

Tortolita

#1 Tortolita

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population4,274
Coordinates32.4103500, -111.0173200
Altitude820
CountryUnited States
Green Valley

#2 Green Valley

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population21,391
Coordinates31.8542500, -110.9937000
Altitude885
CountryUnited States
Start: North Gemini Drive (-111.017388, 32.410358)
End: Calle de la Temporada (-110.993845, 31.854295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.85
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tortolita and Green Valley. The current time is 06:43:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.