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Trip from Oro Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

99.8 mi

161 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
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.

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Downtown Oro Valley, AZ, AZ

Oro Valley, AZ

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human settlement in Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 99.8 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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, West Magee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.86 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.9 miles from Oro Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 99.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Valle del Oro Drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Valle del Oro Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Valle del Oro Drive

Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive

Navigation decision point

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | West Magee Road

Turn right onto West Magee Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
97.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward Warner Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 158 Toward Warner Road
5
99.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | South Iroquois Drive

Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 46.3 mi 46m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 38.1 mi 38m
West Magee Road 3.7 mi 6m
West Cortaro Farms Road 3.4 mi 6m
North Oracle Road 2.9 mi 4m
Maricopa Freeway 2.7 mi 3m
South 48th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Warner Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 46.3 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oro Valley, AZ and Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ.

1

Start on West Oro Place

249 ft · 14 sec · West Oro Place
2

Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive
3

Turn right onto West Greenock Drive

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Greenock Drive
4

Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Oracle Road
5

Turn right onto West Magee Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · West Magee Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Cortaro Farms Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

176 ft · 3 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 246 Toward I 10 West
9

Merge onto I 10

46 mi · 46 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 158 Toward Warner Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto West Warner Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Warner Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn right onto South 48th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 48th Street
15

Turn left onto East Kiowa Street

191 ft · 8 sec · East Kiowa Street
16

Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Iroquois Drive
17

Arrive at destination

South Iroquois Drive

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 49.9 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.9 miles or 58m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oro Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oro Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 99.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oro Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 46.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.9 mi from Oro Valley, AZ · 58m into the drive

Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

50 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.

Popular next leg

Casa Grande, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

36.7 mi · 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Casa Grande, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

The final approach into Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 65.4
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour $25 near mile 3.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.86 one way

$39.72 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $20.97 $41.95
premium $5.59 $21.95 $43.90
diesel $5.64 $22.17 $44.34

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: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Eloy, AZ

Tesla

28 DCFC

The Marketplace at Marana - Tesla Supercharger

Tucson, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

TA, Sunland Gin Rd, Eloy, AZ

Eloy, AZ

BP_PULSE

16 DCFC

Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger

Tucson, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Chandler Pavillions - Tesla Supercharger

Chandler, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Park at San Tan - Tesla Supercharger

Chandler, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

La Encantada - Tesla Supercharger

Tucson, AZ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Tucson Premium Outlets (Tucson, AZ)

Tucson, AZ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Tesla: 7 eVgo Network: 3 Electrify America: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 RED_E: 2 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.48 $4.79
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.73 $3.99
EV Truck/SUV 39.9 0 $13.97 $6.39

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Oro Valley, AZ

Morning in Oro Valley on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

MST

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

Morning in Ahwatukee Foothills on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

MST

Current temp

60°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

4 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

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 Oro Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 99.8 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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, West Magee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Oro Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Valle del Oro Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oro Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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