Origin
Maricopa, AZ
Afternoon in Maricopa on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maricopa, 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 54m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maricopa, AZ
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ covers 101.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway, I 8 East, Phoenix Bypass Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.18 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
50.7 miles from Maricopa, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| I 8 East | — | — |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| Twin Peaks Road | — | — |
| North Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| West Twin Peaks Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa, AZ and Oro Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North John Wayne Parkway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
3
Take the exit sharp left toward I 8 East: Tucson
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 8 East: Tucson
4
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
26 mi
·
26 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 10 East: Tucson
6
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
7
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
45 mi
·
44 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Twin Peaks Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Twin Peaks Road
9
Continue on North Casa Grande Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
10
Turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Twin Peaks Road
11
Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Linda Vista Boulevard
12
Turn left onto North Thornydale Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Thornydale Road
13
Turn slight right onto West Pecos Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pecos Way
14
Continue on West Lambert Lane
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lambert Lane
15
Continue on East Pusch View Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pusch View Lane
16
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oracle Road
17
Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Greenock Drive
18
Turn left
171 ft
·
14 sec
19
Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Valle del Oro Drive
20
Turn right onto West Oro Place
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Oro Place
21
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 50.7 miles from Maricopa, AZ, or about 57m 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
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 Maricopa, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maricopa, AZ
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Maricopa, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Maricopa, 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
$20.18 one way
$40.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $21.36 | $42.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Afternoon in Oro Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 54m 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?
101.3 mi in 1h 54m 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.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway.
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 Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, 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 Oro Valley, AZ before heading back.
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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