How far is Tucson, AZ from Casas Adobes, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.54 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.09 mi
13.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.09 mi
Kilometers
13.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.97 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casas Adobes
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-16T01:46
Arrive Casas Adobes
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Catalina Foothills
AZ

Census designated place

From Tucson
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Casas Adobes
5.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Casas Adobes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Casas Adobes.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East River Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North La Cañada Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North La Cañada Drive

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North La Cañada Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Casas Adobes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East River Road
3.25 mi · 31%
North Country Club Road
2.98 mi · 28%
North La Cañada Drive
1.79 mi · 17%
North Campbell Avenue
1.53 mi · 15%
East Fort Lowell Road
1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

East River Road

Turn left onto East River Road

3.25 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catalina Foothills
00h 10m from Tucson
Leave By
7:48 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tucson and Mostly Sunny near Casas Adobes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Casas Adobes?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.3 miles from Tucson and 5.3 miles from Casas Adobes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tucson and Mostly Sunny near Casas Adobes.

Stop Ideas Near Catalina Foothills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catalina Foothills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catalina Foothills.

RAIL

Tucson

9 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Casas Adobes. Straight-line distance: 8.09 mi (13.02 km).

Tucson

#1 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Casas Adobes

#2 Casas Adobes

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population66,795
Coordinates32.3234100, -110.9951000
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Casas Adobes (-110.9951, 32.32341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.66
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.83 $3.66
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.98 $3.95
Premium $5.57 $2.06 $4.12
Diesel $6.37 $2.36 $4.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Casas Adobes. The current time is 01:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.