How far is Tortolita, AZ from Tanque Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and Tanque Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and Tanque Verde.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Overton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Overton Road
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Turn right onto North La Cañada Drive
2 mi · 3 min · North La Cañada Drive
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Turn left onto West Ina Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Ina Road
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Continue on East Skyline Drive
2 mi · 3 min · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on East Sunrise Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Sunrise Drive
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Turn right onto North Swan Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Swan Road
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Turn left onto East Grant Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Grant Road
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Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road
7 mi · 13 min · East Tanque Verde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tanque Verde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tortolita and Tanque Verde.
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.
East Tanque Verde Road
Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road
6.99 mi · 00h 13m
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 Tanque Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tortolita to Tanque Verde?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Catalina Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Tortolita and 13.5 miles from Tanque Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near Tanque Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Catalina Foothills
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 Catalina Foothills.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tortolita and Tanque Verde. Straight-line distance: 19.68 mi (31.67 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tanque Verde
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 16,901 |
| Coordinates | 32.2517400, -110.7373100 |
| Altitude | 814 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Tanque Verde Road (-110.737313, 32.251059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
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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