Origin
Green Valley, AZ
Late night in Green Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
MST
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Green Valley and Tucson is a quick, straightforward journey covering 29.6 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel should cover your transit across the Desert Southwest landscape. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. This route serves as a practical connection between these two Arizona locations, offering a simple transition without the stress of long-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| West 22nd Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Freeway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Kino Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Continental Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Calle de Las Casitas | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Campbell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nogales–Tucson Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on Calle de la Temporada
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Calle de la Temporada
2
Continue on Calle del Tiempo
375 ft
·
22 sec
·
Calle del Tiempo
3
Turn left onto South Calle de Las Casitas
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Calle de Las Casitas
4
Turn left onto West Continental Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Continental Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 19 North: Tucson
6
Merge onto I 19
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 102
Toward 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on South Freeway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway Road
9
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 22nd Street
10
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
11
Turn straight onto South Kino Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kino Parkway
12
Continue on South Campbell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Campbell Avenue
13
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Country Club Road
15
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Calle de Las Casitas
Turn left onto South Calle de Las Casitas
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 19 North: Tucson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 19 North: Tucson
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road, Starr Pass Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 102
Toward 29th Street/22nd Street, Silverlake Road...
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East Broadway Boulevard
Turn right onto East Broadway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tucson, AZ
Late night in Tucson on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward Tucson. You will spend your time on roads like Calle del Tiempo, South Calle de Las Casitas, and West Continental Road rather than high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will remain on local streets for the duration of the 29.6-mile trip. With the longest stretch on Calle del Tiempo being negligible, the drive requires your full attention to manage the frequent transitions between local roads. It is an ideal path if you prefer a slower, more interactive pace behind the wheel.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Nogales–Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Calle de Las Casitas.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Calle de Las Casitas): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Green Valley, AZ
Full guide →Green Valley is a small city in South Central Arizona. Along with the neighboring town of Sahuarita, it is known primarily as a retirement community and as the home of a Titan missile silo.
Arriving in Tucson, AZ
Full guide →Tucson (TOO-sawn), also known as the "Old Pueblo", is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona and the county seat of Pima County in the Sonoran Desert. It is at a higher elevation than nearby Phoenix and is correspondingly cooler. Although with half a million residents it is smaller than the capital city, its cultural life is just as vibrant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Nogales–Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Calle de Las Casitas): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saguaro National Park and Tumacácori National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tucson, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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