How far is it from Oro Valley, AZ, to Elephant Head, AZ, ?

The distance between Oro Valley, AZ, and Elephant Head, AZ, is 54 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Oro Valley, AZ, to Elephant Head, AZ, ?

The drive from Oro Valley, AZ, to Elephant Head, AZ, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Oro Valley, AZ, to Elephant Head, AZ, ?

The fastest route from Oro Valley, AZ, to Elephant Head, AZ, covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Elephant Head, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?

Elephant Head, AZ lies roughly to the south of Oro Valley, AZ.

Which roads does the route from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ follow?

The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ mainly follows I 19.

Which towns do you pass between Oro Valley, AZ and Elephant Head, AZ?

Towns on the route from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ include Tucson.

Are there charging stations between Oro Valley, AZ and Elephant Head, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ, including Target Tucson #T0854 (350 kW); Tucson Premium Outlets (Tucson, AZ) (350 kW); La Encantada - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 110.

Oro Valley, AZ Elephant Head, AZ

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ takes about 1 h 25 min via I 19. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 46 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Oro Valley, AZ, Elephant Head, AZ. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 54 mi

This 54-mile trip takes about an hour and 20 minutes out to West Ridge Peak Road. From North La Cañada Drive, the route follows the Nogales–Tucson Highway before ending at Hawk Way in the high desert of Elephant Head, Pima County.

1 Depart right onto West Ridge Peak Road 146 yd
2 Turn right onto North Monterra Vista Drive 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto West Naranja Drive 2 mi
4 Turn left onto North La Cañada Drive 8 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Flowing Wells Road 3 mi
6 Turn right onto West Miracle Mile 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Tucson-Globe Highway 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Tucson-Globe Highway 145 yd
9 Turn left onto North Freeway Road 92 yd
10 Take exit straight 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto North Freeway 5 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nogales–Tucson Highway 29 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto West Canoa Ranch Drive 121 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto West Canoa Ranch Drive 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Frontage Road 3 mi
19 Turn left onto Elephant Head Road 2 mi
20 Continue slightly left onto South Canoa Road 3 mi
21 Turn right onto Hawk Way 1 mi
22 Arrive right onto Hawk Way

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The return trip from Elephant Head, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 54 mi.

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Charging points along the way

110 chargers

Target Tucson #T0854CCS · 3901 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85741350 kW
Tucson Premium Outlets (Tucson, AZ)CCS · 6401 W. Marana Center Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85742350 kW
La Encantada - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2905 East Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85718250 kW
Starbucks - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 95 W River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85704250 kW
The Marketplace at Marana - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3844 West River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85741250 kW

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Elephant Head, AZ → Nogales, AZ35 mi · 50 min Elephant Head, AZ → Tumacacori-Carmen, AZ18 mi · 35 min Elephant Head, AZ → Sahuarita, AZ20 mi · 35 min Elephant Head, AZ → Tucson International Airport (TUS)38 mi · 1 h Elephant Head, AZ → South Tucson, AZ38 mi · 55 min Elephant Head, AZ → Valencia West, AZ40 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Oro Valley, AZ, {fromState} to Elephant Head, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Oro Valley, AZ, {fromState} and Elephant Head, AZ, {toState} is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oro Valley, AZ, {fromState} to Elephant Head, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Oro Valley, AZ, {fromState} to Elephant Head, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Oro Valley, AZ, {fromState} to Elephant Head, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Oro Valley, AZ, {fromState} to Elephant Head, AZ, {toState} covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Elephant Head, AZ from Oro Valley, AZ?: Elephant Head, AZ lies roughly to the south of Oro Valley, AZ.
Which roads does the route from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ follow?: The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ mainly follows I 19.
Which towns do you pass between Oro Valley, AZ and Elephant Head, AZ?: Towns on the route from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ include Tucson.
Are there charging stations between Oro Valley, AZ and Elephant Head, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Oro Valley, AZ to Elephant Head, AZ, including Target Tucson #T0854 (350 kW); Tucson Premium Outlets (Tucson, AZ) (350 kW); La Encantada - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 110.

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