The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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, Maricopa Freeway 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 $24.94 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
62.6 miles from Oro Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
46.3 mi
46m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi
38m
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
13m
Grand Avenue
11.1 mi
19m
Papago Freeway
5.6 mi
6m
West Magee Road
3.7 mi
6m
West Cortaro Farms Road
3.4 mi
6m
North Oracle Road
2.9 mi
4m
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 Peoria, 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 246Toward 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
12 mi·13 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
15
Continue on I 10
0.9 mi·1 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 143CToward 19th Avenue, Grand AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
0.3 mi·35 sec·North 19th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11 mi·19 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
19
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
51 ft·1 sec·West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on West Jefferson Street
66 ft·2 sec·West Jefferson Street
21
Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·North 82nd Avenue
22
Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
77 ft·2 sec·North 83rd Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
North 83rd Avenue
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 62.6 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 1h 11m 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, 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 125.2 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Oro Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 113.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
107.2 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
109.2 mi into trip|~2h in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
6
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|North 19th Avenue
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.94 one way
$49.88 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$26.40
$52.79
premium
$5.59
$27.56
$55.12
diesel
$5.61
$27.64
$55.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.6
0
$13.15
$6.01
Efficient EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
EV Truck/SUV
50.1
0
$17.53
$8.01
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Oro Valley, AZ
Afternoon
in Oro Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:01 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, AZ
Afternoon
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
1:01 PM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph1% chanceLive 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
22 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
2h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 64.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 125.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near West Magee Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 125.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 125.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.6 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 $24.94 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 125.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oro Valley, AZ to Peoria, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park.
