How far is Tortolita, AZ from San Luis, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and San Luis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and San Luis.
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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
35.9 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Toltec Road
1985 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto North Toltec Road
1 mi · 3 min · North Toltec Road
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Turn right onto West Battaglia Drive
8 mi · 14 min · West Battaglia Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chuichu Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chuichu Road
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Continue on Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15
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Turn left onto Indian Route 51
1.1 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tortolita and San Luis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
35.9 mi · 00h 36m
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 San Luis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tortolita to San Luis?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Tortolita and 51 miles from San Luis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 3:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near San Luis.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tortolita and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 59.89 mi (96.39 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-112.040893, 32.346591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
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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