Origin
Tortolita, AZ
Evening in Tortolita on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tortolita, AZ to Marana, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tortolita, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Marana, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.5-mile drive from Tortolita, AZ to Marana, AZ takes about 25 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using West Tangerine Road, North Tangerine Farms Road, and North La Cholla Boulevard, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, there are no designated stops recommended, and the entire route falls within the Desert Southwest region. This route is a straightforward local transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a profile that suggests frequent directional changes rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 11.7 miles on West Tangerine Road. With a highway share of 0%, this journey keeps you on local roads throughout, offering a consistent driving experience without the speed of interstate travel. The road's character remains largely consistent, focused on navigating the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Tangerine Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 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 1.3 miles in near West Tangerine Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (West Tangerine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (West Moore Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (North Whitney Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Tangerine Road
Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Moore Road
Turn left onto West Moore Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North Whitney Lane
Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Swanson Street
Turn right onto West Swanson Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
North Steele Drive
Turn left onto North Steele Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Tangerine Road | 11.7 mi | 19m |
| North Tangerine Farms Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North La Cholla Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Naranja Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Swanson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Whitney Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Moore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Steele Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Tangerine Road
— 11.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita, AZ and Marana, AZ.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on West Naranja Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Naranja Drive
3
Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North La Cholla Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
West Tangerine Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on North Tangerine Farms Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tangerine Farms Road
6
Turn left onto West Moore Road
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Moore Road
7
Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Whitney Lane
8
Turn right onto West Swanson Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Swanson Street
9
Turn left onto North Steele Drive
214 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Steele Drive
10
Arrive at destination
North Steele Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Marana, AZ
Evening in Marana on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
25m 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 Tortolita, AZ to Marana, AZ covers 14.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Tangerine Road, North Tangerine Farms Road, North La Cholla Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Tortolita, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (West Tangerine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (West Moore Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (North Whitney Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tortolita, AZ to Marana, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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