How far is Tucson, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Oro Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Oro Valley.
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Start on North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
2645 ft · 54 sec · East Orange Grove Road
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Continue on West Orange Grove Road
1572 ft · 42 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn slight left
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Greenock Drive
607 ft · 27 sec · West Greenock Drive
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Turn left
52 m · 14 sec
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Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
147 m · 22 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive
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Turn right onto West Oro Place
76 m · 11 sec · West Oro Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oro Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Oro 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.
North Oracle Road
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
4.87 mi · 00h 08m
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 Tucson and Sunny near Oro Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Oro Valley?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Casas Adobes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Tucson and 8.1 miles from Oro Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Oro Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Casas Adobes
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 Casas Adobes.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Oro Valley. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 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 Oro Valley
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 46,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3909100, -110.9664900 |
| Altitude | 775 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Oro Place (-110.966579, 32.391144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
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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