Origin
Oro Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Oro Valley on Saturday
Local time
12:39 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oro Valley, AZ
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Maricopa, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Valle del Oro Drive, West Greenock Drive, North Oracle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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
43.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valle del Oro Drive | — | — |
| West Greenock Drive | — | — |
| North Oracle Road | — | — |
| West Magee Road | — | — |
| West Cortaro Farms Road | — | — |
| North Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Valle del Oro Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oro Valley, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on West Oro Place
249 ft
·
15 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
·
28 sec
·
West Greenock Drive
4
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Oracle Road
5
Turn right onto West Magee Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Magee Road
6
Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Cortaro Farms Road
7
Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
9
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
46 mi
·
46 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
11
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
12
Take the exit slight right toward Stanfield
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Stanfield
13
Turn right onto Stanfield Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanfield Road
14
Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
15
Continue on Arizona Drive
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arizona Drive
16
Continue on Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
17
Turn right onto South John Wayne Parkway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South John Wayne Parkway
18
Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
19
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 43.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 48m 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maricopa, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oro Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oro Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Oro Valley, 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
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Oro 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
$17.29 one way
$34.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Maricopa, AZ
Afternoon in Maricopa on Saturday
Local time
12:39 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 36m 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?
86.8 mi in 1h 36m 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.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Valle del Oro Drive.
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 Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, 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 36m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Maricopa, 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 Maricopa, 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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