Origin
Oro Valley, AZ
Night in Oro Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oro 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
28m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Oro Valley to Tucson is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 14.8 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route relies entirely on local streets rather than highways, it is best suited for those who prefer navigating city thoroughfares over high-speed transit. You can easily budget around $3 for fuel for this short journey, keeping your overhead costs minimal. Since both locations reside within the same desert region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the entire drive. This transit is uncomplicated and does not require an overnight stay, offering you maximum flexibility for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Oracle Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Country Club Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
| West Orange Grove Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Greenock Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Oracle Road
— 4.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oro Valley, AZ and Tucson, 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
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Oracle Road
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — 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
|
North Valle del Oro Drive
Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Greenock Drive
Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
Navigation decision point
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Fort Lowell Road
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:21 PM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
NW 6 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
19 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 14.8-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy local profile, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the urban landscape. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on North Valle del Oro Drive, West Greenock Drive, and North Oracle Road to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with North Valle del Oro Drive offering 0 miles of straightaway—the trip feels like a continuous series of turns. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a stop-and-go pace rather than the monotonous flow of an interstate grind. It is a technical, low-speed drive that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure from start to finish.
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: 4.9 mi on North Oracle Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 North Valle del Oro Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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 (North Valle del Oro Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Greenock Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,645 ft
2,344 ft
Total Climb
291 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
2,645 ft
~1 mi in
Elevation Range
300 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 28m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 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 (North Valle del Oro Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Greenock Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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