How far is Tucson, AZ from Picture Rocks, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Picture Rocks, AZ is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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 Picture Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Picture Rocks.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Sandario Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Twin Peaks Road
4 m · 1 sec · West Twin Peaks Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Twin Peaks Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Twin Peaks Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Sanders Road
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Turn right onto West Emigh Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Emigh Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avra Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · North Avra Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Picture Rocks.
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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7.33 mi · 00h 08m
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 Picture Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Picture Rocks?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 14.9 miles from Tucson and 14.9 miles from Picture Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Picture Rocks.
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 Picture Rocks. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 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 Picture Rocks
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,563 |
| Coordinates | 32.3459100, -111.2462100 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| Country | United States |
End: Picture Rocks (-111.24621, 32.34591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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