How far is Tucson, AZ from Rio Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 56m.
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.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Rio Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Rio Verde.
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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
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
847 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.2 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 202 Loop East
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
3136 ft · 60 sec · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · North Saguaro Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard
2417 ft · 1 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Continue on East McDowell Mountain Road
8.1 mi · 20 min · East McDowell Mountain Road
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Continue on North Forest Road
1 km · 2 min · North Forest Road
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Turn left onto East Four Peaks Boulevard
1943 ft · 2 min · East Four Peaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Medelice Lane
592 ft · 26 sec · North Medelice Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Medelice Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Rio Verde.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Clear near Rio Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Rio Verde?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Tucson and 71.8 miles from Rio Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 12:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.70 one way or $47.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Clear near Rio Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Coolidge City Hall
City of Coolidge Council Chambers
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Rio Verde. Straight-line distance: 112.42 mi (180.92 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 Rio Verde
Located in the high Sonoran Desert of Maricopa County at an elevation of 1617 feet, this unincorporated community is situated northeast of Scottsdale near the Verde River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7225400, -111.6756900 |
| Altitude | 493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Verde (-111.67569, 33.72254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.67 | $23.70 | $47.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
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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