Origin
Casas Adobes, AZ
Afternoon in Casas Adobes on Thursday
Local time
1:33 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casas Adobes, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 10.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North La Cañada Drive, West River Road, East River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 10.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North La Cañada Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North La Cañada Drive | — | — |
| West River Road | — | — |
| East River Road | — | — |
| North Campbell Avenue | — | — |
| East Fort Lowell Road | — | — |
| North Country Club Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North La Cañada Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casas Adobes, AZ and Tucson, AZ.
1
Start on North La Cañada Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North La Cañada Drive
2
Continue on North La Cañada Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North La Cañada Drive
3
Turn left onto West River Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West River Road
4
Continue on East River Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Road
5
Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Campbell Avenue
6
Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Lowell Road
7
Turn right onto North Country Club Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Country Club Road
8
Continue on North Country Club Road
184 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Country Club Road
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Tucson on Thursday
Local time
1:33 PM
MST
Current temp
54°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
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
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers 10.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North La Cañada Drive, West River Road, East River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Casas Adobes, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Casas Adobes, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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