Drive or Fly: Tanque Verde, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TUS–AZA. At 100 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 27m
Distance
100.8 mi
Total Cost
$57
CO2
41 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 49m
10m in the air
Air Distance
80 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
20 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TUS and AZA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 27m | 2h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $57 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 41 kg CO2 | 20 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 10, AZ 87, West Hunt Highway
via AZ 79; US 80 Hist, AZ 77; US 80 Hist, East Tanque Verde Road
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Tanque Verde, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.