How far is Tucson, AZ from Paradise Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.64 mi
02h 19m
Flight
107.99 mi
173.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.99 mi
Kilometers
173.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.64 mi
Kilometers
192.55 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 PM MST
Return by in Tucson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-19T12:00
Arrive Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Tucson
59.9 mi
01h 09m
To Paradise Valley
59.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Paradise Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Paradise Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Freeway Road

    127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Hohokam Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Hohokam Expressway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East McDowell Road

    1719 ft · 51 sec · East McDowell Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 44th Street

    4 mi · 8 min · North 44th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East McDonald Drive

    2987 ft · 1 min · East McDonald Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Tatum Boulevard

    2500 ft · 57 sec · North Tatum Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Lincoln Drive

    81 m · 12 sec · East Lincoln Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Paradise Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 46%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 32%
Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi · 7%
North 44th Street
3.96 mi · 3%
Hohokam Expressway
3.61 mi · 3%
East Speedway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 09m from Tucson
Leave By
1:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tucson and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Paradise Valley?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Tucson and 59.8 miles from Paradise Valley.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tucson and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.79 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
Paradise Valley

#2 Paradise Valley

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population14,851
Coordinates33.5311500, -111.9426500
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.79
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.89 $41.79
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.53 $45.05
Premium $5.57 $23.49 $46.98
Diesel $6.37 $26.86 $53.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Paradise Valley. The current time is 12:00:17.

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.