Origin
Oro Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Oro Valley on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
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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Tempe Junction, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ covers 104.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.84 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
52.3 miles from Oro Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m 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 45m drive with frequent turns across 104.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Valle del Oro Drive 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Tempe Junction, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Tempe Junction, 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
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
11
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Baseline Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Baseline Road
13
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Baseline Road
14
Turn left onto South Priest Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Priest Drive
15
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Road
16
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Roosevelt Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West 13th Street
18
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 52.3 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 52m 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 23 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tempe Junction, 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 104.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Oro Valley, AZ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tempe Junction, AZ
The final approach into Tempe Junction, 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
$20.84 one way
$41.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.02 | $46.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Tempe Junction, AZ
Afternoon in Tempe Junction on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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 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 45m 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 Tempe Junction, AZ covers 104.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valle del Oro Drive, West Greenock Drive, North Oracle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 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 $20.84 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oro Valley, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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