Origin
Marana, AZ
Night in Marana on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marana, 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
36m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marana, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Marana to Tucson is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 26.8 miles across the Desert Southwest. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 33 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the distance is quite short, you won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive logistical breaks. With a fuel budget of just $5, this route is exceptionally affordable for a casual commute or local visit. Both the origin and destination sit within the same region, ensuring a consistent climate and environment throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| North Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| West Tangerine Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Tangerine Farms Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Congress Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Swanson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Whitney Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 13.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on North Steele Drive
214 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Steele Drive
2
Turn right onto West Swanson Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Swanson Street
3
Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Whitney Lane
4
Turn right onto West Moore Road
341 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Moore Road
5
Turn right onto North Tangerine Farms Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tangerine Farms Road
6
Continue on West Tangerine Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Tangerine Road
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
8
Merge onto I 10
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Freeway Road
12
Turn left onto West Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Congress Street
13
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Swanson Street
Turn right onto West Swanson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Whitney Lane
Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tucson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Night in Tucson on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
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
1 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
36m 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 away from the Marana area. This route avoids major highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share as you rely on West Swanson Street, North Whitney Lane, and West Moore Road. The path is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open stretches, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 0 miles on West Swanson Street. You will find that the road demands your full attention due to the winding nature of these local roads. It is a practical, functional transit rather than a high-speed interstate experience.
Only 14% 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: 13.4 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Swanson Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Swanson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Whitney Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,481 ft
1,988 ft
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
1 ft
Highest Point
2,481 ft
~25.4 mi in
Elevation Range
493 ft
About the Cities
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 36m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Casa Grande-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: near the start (West Swanson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Whitney Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Saguaro National 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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