Origin
Chandler, AZ
Morning in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
6:29 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
92.9 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ covers 92.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Washington Street, East Buffalo Street, North Arizona Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Chandler, AZ
Full guide →Chandler is a city in Arizona, and a medium-sized suburb of Phoenix with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit.
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 1h 51m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 92.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Washington Street 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 Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Street | — | — |
| East Buffalo Street | — | — |
| North Arizona Avenue | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| Twin Peaks Road | — | — |
| North Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Oro Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
394 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Buffalo Street
4
Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
5
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 10 East: Tucson
7
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
45 mi
·
44 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Twin Peaks Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Twin Peaks Road
10
Continue on North Casa Grande Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
11
Turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Twin Peaks Road
12
Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Linda Vista Boulevard
13
Turn left onto North Thornydale Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Thornydale Road
14
Turn slight right onto West Pecos Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pecos Way
15
Continue on West Lambert Lane
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lambert Lane
16
Continue on East Pusch View Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pusch View Lane
17
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oracle Road
18
Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Greenock Drive
19
Turn left
171 ft
·
14 sec
20
Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Valle del Oro Drive
21
Turn right onto West Oro Place
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Oro Place
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 46.4 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 55m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oro Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chandler, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chandler, AZ
This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Chandler, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Chandler, AZ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oro Valley, AZ
The final approach into Oro Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.51 one way
$37.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $19.59 | $39.17 |
| premium | $5.59 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
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: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.75 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:29 AM
MST
Current temp
57°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
33 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 51m 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 Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ covers 92.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Washington Street, East Buffalo Street, North Arizona Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Chandler, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.51 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 Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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