Origin
Green Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Green Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:56 PM
MST
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, AZ to Tortolita, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, AZ
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Tortolita, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Valley, AZ to Tortolita, AZ covers 41.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Calle del Tiempo, South Calle de Las Casitas, West Continental Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calle del Tiempo | — | — |
| South Calle de Las Casitas | — | — |
| West Continental Road | — | — |
| I 19 North | — | — |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| South Freeway | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Calle del Tiempo
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, AZ and Tortolita, AZ.
1
Start on Calle de la Temporada
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Calle de la Temporada
2
Continue on Calle del Tiempo
374 ft
·
22 sec
·
Calle del Tiempo
3
Turn left onto South Calle de Las Casitas
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Calle de Las Casitas
4
Turn left onto West Continental Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Continental Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Tucson
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 19 North: Tucson
6
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
8
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
9
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
11
Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
12
Turn sharp right onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ruthrauff Road
13
Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North La Cholla Boulevard
14
Turn left onto West Naranja Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Naranja Drive
15
Turn right onto North Gemini Drive
226 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Gemini Drive
16
Turn left
30 ft
·
1 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Green Valley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Tortolita, AZ
Afternoon in Tortolita on Saturday
Local time
1:56 PM
MST
Current temp
56°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
6 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
56m 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?
41.5 mi in 56m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Calle del Tiempo.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Green Valley, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is easy. At 56m 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 Green Valley, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Green Valley, AZ to Tortolita, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tortolita, 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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