Origin
Oracle, AZ
Morning in Oracle on Tuesday
Local time
9:51 AM
MST
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oracle, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oracle, AZ
Olga Shiryaeva
Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 37.8-mile drive from Oracle, AZ to Tucson, AZ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily along North Oracle Road, Tucson-Globe Highway, and North Country Club Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive takes you across the Desert Southwest region, offering a quick connection between two points within Arizona.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Oracle Road | 14 mi | 21m |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| North Country Club Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| East American Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Campbell Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Fort Lowell Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Oracle Road
— 14 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oracle, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on Evergreen Drive
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
2
Turn left onto East American Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East American Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
4
Continue on AZ 77
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Oracle Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Orange Grove Road
6
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
8
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Campbell Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Lowell Road
10
Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Country Club Road
11
Continue on North Country Club Road
182 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Country Club Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Oracle, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East American Avenue
Turn left onto East American Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Navigation decision point
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Fort Lowell Road
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.53 one way
$15.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Tucson on Tuesday
Local time
9:51 AM
MST
Current temp
83°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
8 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
1h 2m 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 for this 37.8-mile journey. With zero highway miles, you'll be on surface streets for the entire duration. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 14 miles on North Oracle Road, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This is not a route for sustained high-speed cruising; rather, it requires your attention for navigation and adjusting to local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on North Oracle Road.
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 East American Avenue.
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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East American Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Oracle, AZ
Full guide →Oracle is a small town in South Central Arizona, about 40 miles north of Tucson.
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on North Oracle Road. 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 (East American Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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