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Trip from Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
96.8 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oro Valley, AZ
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Maricopa, AZ
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Trip Overview
Oro Valley to Maricopa is 97 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via Casa Grande-Tucson Highway and South John Wayne Parkway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, primarily on surface roads. Expect a straightforward trip that's well within the capabilities of a single day. Consider this an easy transit between two points in the state, with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 46.3 mi | 46m |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 16.8 mi | 16m |
| South John Wayne Parkway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Magee Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Cortaro Farms Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Stanfield Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| North Oracle Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oro Valley, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on West Oro Place
249 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Oro Place
2
Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Valle del Oro Drive
3
Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Greenock Drive
4
Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Oracle Road
5
Turn right onto West Magee Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Magee Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Cortaro Farms Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 246
Toward I 10 West
9
Merge onto I 10
46 mi
·
46 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
11
Continue on I 8
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 161
Toward Stanfield
13
Turn right onto BIA 42
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanfield Road
14
Turn left onto AZ 84
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
15
Continue on AZ 84
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arizona Drive
16
Continue on AZ 84
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
17
Turn right onto AZ 347
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South John Wayne Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on AZ 347
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
AZ 347
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 56 minute duration, this route offers flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunchtime, or leave in the afternoon to avoid peak traffic. There are no specific stops recommended for this trip, so you can make it a direct drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19; it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since most of this route is on surface roads where stops might be less frequent than on a pure interstate drive. Plan for a smooth, uninterrupted transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maricopa, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oro Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oro Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Oro Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Oro Valley, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Pride Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Xpress Fuel Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Oro Valley Archery Range
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Oro Valley, Arizona
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15202295050
Visit websiteWestern National Parks Association (WNPA) - The National Parks Store
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Oro Valley, Arizona
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15206226014
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 83.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Magee Road
Turn right onto West Magee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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.
5
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Stanfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 161
Toward Stanfield
6
83.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
AZ 347 / South John Wayne Parkway
Turn right onto AZ 347 / South John Wayne Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.28 one way
$38.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Eloy, AZ
Tesla
28 DCFC
The Marketplace at Marana - Tesla Supercharger
Tucson, AZ
Tesla
16 DCFC
TA, Sunland Gin Rd, Eloy, AZ
Eloy, AZ
BP_PULSE
16 DCFC
Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger
Tucson, AZ
Tesla
12 DCFC
La Encantada - Tesla Supercharger
Tucson, AZ
Tesla
10 DCFC
Tucson Premium Outlets (Tucson, AZ)
Tucson, AZ
Electrify America
10 DCFC
Target Tucson #T0854
Tucson, AZ
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger
Casa Grande, AZ
Tesla
6 DCFC
Tesla: 5
ChargePoint Network: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
RED_E: 2
Blink Network: 1
Non-Networked: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Oro Valley, AZ
Night in Oro Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
MST
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
E 6 to 13 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 12:22PM MST until April 19 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 12:22PM MST until April 19 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Destination
Maricopa, AZ
Night in Maricopa on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
N 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 12:22PM MST until April 19 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 12:22PM MST until April 19 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 56.7
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park
National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$25
near mile 3.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 14% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 46.3 miles on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more urban feel as you approach your destination, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The Phoenix Bypass Route will offer a different driving experience as you navigate through more developed areas.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 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 around 3.1 miles in near West Magee Road.
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 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Stanfield along the way.
Stanfield
74.3 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 46.3 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: at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maricopa, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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