Trip from Sahuarita, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

121.3 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sahuarita, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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, Nogales–Tucson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.14 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

60.6 miles from Sahuarita, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 121.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 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 54.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 2.1 miles in near I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 121.3 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 2.1 miles (I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.7 miles (I 10 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway

Merge onto I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

18.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 West: Phoenix

5

18.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 10 / South Freeway

Merge onto I 10 / South Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

27.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

119.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.5 mi	55m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	38.1 mi	38m
Nogales–Tucson Highway	16 mi	19m
South Freeway	5.4 mi	6m
Maricopa Freeway	2.7 mi	3m
East Sahuarita Road	1.8 mi	3m
South 48th Street	0.7 mi	1m
West Warner Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Sahuarita Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Sahuarita Road

2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 19 North: Tucson

3

Merge onto I 19

16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 10 West: Phoenix

5

Merge onto I 10

5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on I 10

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 158 Toward Warner Road Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn left onto West Warner Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Warner Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

12

Turn right onto South 48th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 48th Street

13

Turn left onto East Kiowa Street

191 ft · 8 sec · East Kiowa Street

14

Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Iroquois Drive

15

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 60.6 miles from Sahuarita, AZ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m

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 Sahuarita, 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 Sahuarita, AZ

This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sahuarita, 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 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.6 mi from Sahuarita, AZ · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

61 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

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 60.6 miles from Sahuarita, 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

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...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 87.8

View on nps.gov

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $25 near mile 20.9

View on nps.gov

Tumacácori National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.14 one way

$48.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$25.49	$50.98
premium	$5.59	$26.68	$53.36
diesel	$5.64	$26.95	$53.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.4	$12.74	$5.82
Efficient EV	30.3	$10.61	$4.85
EV Truck/SUV	48.5	$16.98	$7.76

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sahuarita, AZ

Morning in Sahuarita on Monday

Local time

7:28 AM

MST

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

Morning in Ahwatukee Foothills on Monday

Local time

7:28 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

9 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 11m 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 Sahuarita, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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, Nogales–Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.6 miles from Sahuarita, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.14 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 10 significant decision points across 121.3 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 2.1 miles (I 19 / Nogales–Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.7 miles (I 10 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Sahuarita, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Sahuarita, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

National Parks Near This Route

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Saguaro National Park

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sahuarita, AZ

Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 11m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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