How far is Tortolita, AZ from Tucson Estates, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to Tucson Estates, AZ is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and Tucson Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and Tucson Estates.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ajo Way
1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto South Kinney Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Kinney Road
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Turn right onto West Western Way
570 ft · 30 sec · West Western Way
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Turn left onto South Western Way Circle
52 m · 8 sec · South Western Way Circle
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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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 Tucson Estates.
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 Tucson Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tortolita to Tucson Estates?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 12.6 miles from Tortolita and 13.5 miles from Tucson Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near Tucson Estates.
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 Tucson Estates. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tucson Estates
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 12,192 |
| Coordinates | 32.1875800, -111.0909300 |
| Altitude | 807 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.090961, 32.187568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
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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