Origin
San Tan Valley, AZ
Morning in San Tan Valley on Friday
Local time
11:10 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Tan Valley, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
83 mi
133 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 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Tan Valley, AZ
Mark Direen
Flowing Wells, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from San Tan Valley, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, East Hunt Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.3 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.53 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
41.5 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 83 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 40.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near East Bella Vista Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East Bella Vista Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East Bella Vista Road
Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Hunt Highway
Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard
Turn left onto AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
41 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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.
8
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
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 252
Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 40.3 mi | 41m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| East Hunt Highway | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| North Attaway Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Bella Vista Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| North Sierra Vista Drive | 2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 40.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley, AZ and Flowing Wells, AZ.
1
Start on East Skyline Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Skyline Drive
2
Turn right onto North Sierra Vista Drive
2.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Sierra Vista Drive
3
Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Bella Vista Road
4
Turn left onto North Gantzel Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Gantzel Road
5
Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
East Hunt Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto North Attaway Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Attaway Road
7
Turn right onto AZ 287
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8
Turn left onto AZ 87; AZ 287
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
North Arizona Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on AZ 87
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
41 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 252
Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
14
Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ruthrauff Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
139 ft
·
10 sec
16
Arrive at 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 41.5 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 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 18 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flowing Wells, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving San Tan Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Tan Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from San Tan 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 40.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from San Tan Valley, AZ · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flowing Wells, AZ
The final approach into Flowing Wells, 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
$16.53 one way
$33.07 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
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: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Flowing Wells, AZ
Morning in Flowing Wells on Friday
Local time
11:10 AM
MST
Current temp
89°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m 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 San Tan Valley, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, East Hunt Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.53 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 straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (East Bella Vista Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Tan Valley, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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