How far is Tortolita, AZ from South Tucson, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to South Tucson, AZ is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and South Tucson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and South Tucson.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 22nd Street - 29th Street, Starr Pass Boulevard, Silverlake Road
1986 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on South Freeway Road
115 m · 8 sec · South Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West 22nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Avenue
2677 ft · 58 sec · South 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tortolita and South Tucson.
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 right onto North La Cholla Boulevard
7.95 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 South Tucson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tortolita to South Tucson?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.8 miles from Tortolita and 9.6 miles from South Tucson.
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 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near South Tucson.
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 Tortolita and South Tucson. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.89 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Tucson
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 32.1995200, -110.9684200 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 6th Avenue (-110.96845, 32.19952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
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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