How far is Vail, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Vail, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vail and San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vail and San Tan Valley.
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Start on East Colossal Cave Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Colossal Cave Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Tucson
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South 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
39.1 mi · 40 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Coolidge, Florence
3193 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on J Street
8.6 mi · 15 min · J Street
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Turn right onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Turn left onto North Attaway Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Attaway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hunt Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · West Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road
2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road
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Turn left onto North Sierra Vista Drive
2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive
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Turn left onto East Skyline Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vail and San Tan Valley.
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
39.1 mi · 00h 40m
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 Vail and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vail to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Vail and 55.1 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vail and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vail and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 92.16 mi (148.32 km).
#1 Vail
Situated southeast of Tucson in Pima County at an elevation of 3,235 feet, this expanding community lies within the Sonoran Desert landscape near the Rincon Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0478600, -110.7120300 |
| Altitude | 986 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.67 | $18.14 | $36.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $24.34 | $48.67 |
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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