How far is Tucson, AZ from Avra Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Avra Valley, AZ is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Avra Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Avra Valley.
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Start on North Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard
3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Freeway Road
127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avra Valley Road
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
68 m · 14 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto West Avra Valley Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Trico Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Trico Road
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Turn left onto West El Tiro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West El Tiro Road
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Turn right onto North Eliese Avenue
1316 ft · 1 min · North Eliese Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Street
97 m · 16 sec · West Sandy Street
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Turn right onto North Luther Road
1279 ft · 56 sec · North Luther Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Luther Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Avra Valley.
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.
West Avra Valley Road
Turn left onto West Avra Valley Road
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 Tucson and Sunny near Avra Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Avra Valley?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Tortolita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Tucson and 16.6 miles from Avra Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Avra Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Tortolita
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 Tortolita.
Tucson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Avra Valley. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).
#1 Tucson
The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
| Population | 553,571 |
| Coordinates | 32.2217400, -110.9264800 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avra Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.4378500, -111.3153900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avra Valley (-111.31539, 32.43785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.95 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
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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