Origin
Phoenix, AZ
Morning in Phoenix on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
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Current temp
84°F
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Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Oro Valley, 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
2h 6m
Distance
109.8 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, AZ
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
Phoenix to Oro Valley is 109.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 6 minutes via Casa Grande-Tucson Highway and Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, specifically Arizona, and is primarily made up of surface roads. You'll experience a mostly local driving feel rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Given its relatively short length and straightforward nature, it's a manageable trip for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Phoenix, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 44.7 mi | 44m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 14 mi | 16m |
| West Lambert Lane | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Linda Vista Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Pecos Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Pusch View Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 44.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Oro Valley, AZ.
1
Start on West Washington Street
322 ft
·
18 sec
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West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Avenue
350 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 1st Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Madison Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South 1st Street
6
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Street
7
Turn right onto South 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Maricopa Freeway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 17 South, US 60 East
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 17; US 60
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 10
45 mi
·
44 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 244
Toward Twin Peaks Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on North Casa Grande Highway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
15
Turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Twin Peaks Road
16
Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Linda Vista Boulevard
17
Turn left onto North Thornydale Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Thornydale Road
18
Turn slight right onto West Pecos Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pecos Way
19
Continue on West Lambert Lane
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lambert Lane
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on East Pusch View Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pusch View Lane
21
Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oracle Road
22
Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Greenock Drive
23
Turn left
171 ft
·
13 sec
24
Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Valle del Oro Drive
25
Turn right onto West Oro Place
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Oro Place
26
Arrive at destination
West Oro Place
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, one-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to complete the drive well before evening. With a total duration of just over two hours, you won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive stops. While there are no specific stops noted, keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $22. The longest continuous stretch is 44.7 miles, so be prepared for more frequent acceleration and deceleration as you pass through towns and intersections on the surface roads.
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 54.9 miles from Phoenix, AZ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oro Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Phoenix, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phoenix, AZ
This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Phoenix, 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 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Phoenix, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 98.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 1st Avenue
Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 1st Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Maricopa Freeway
Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 17 South, US 60 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 17 South, US 60 East
7
98.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Twin Peaks Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward Twin Peaks Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.87 one way
$43.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Oro Valley, AZ
Morning in Oro Valley on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
MST
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
2h 6m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 13% of the route on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, covering 44.7 miles. Expect frequent exits and intersections as you navigate through populated areas before transitioning to more open, surface-road cruising. The primary roads guiding you are the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, and Maricopa Freeway.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 109.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (South 1st Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (East Maricopa Freeway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Phoenix, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1868
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
- • Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
- • St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona
Arriving in Oro Valley, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1974
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 2h 6m. Total distance: 109.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oro Valley, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (South 1st Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (East Maricopa Freeway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oro Valley, 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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