How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Catalina Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.28 mi
01h 20m
Flight
63.24 mi
101.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.28 mi
Kilometers
108.28 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catalina Foothills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Catalina Foothills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casa Grande
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Casa Grande
33.6 mi
00h 40m
To Catalina Foothills
33.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Catalina Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Catalina Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Gila Bend Highway

    10 m · 3 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on West Florence Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Florence Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Trekell Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Trekell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Orange Grove Road

    1317 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

    589 ft · 14 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    2030 ft · 47 sec · West Orange Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West River Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · West River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hacienda del Sol Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Hacienda del Sol Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Hacienda del Sol Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Catalina Foothills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50 mi · 74%
West River Road
5.23 mi · 8%
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.75 mi · 6%
East River Road
2.48 mi · 4%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
North Hacienda del Sol Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
00h 40m from Casa Grande
Leave By
3:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Catalina Foothills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Catalina Foothills?

The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Casa Grande and 33.6 miles from Catalina Foothills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Catalina Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Catalina Foothills. Straight-line distance: 63.24 mi (101.77 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Catalina Foothills

#2 Catalina Foothills

Census designated place

Population50,796
Coordinates32.2978500, -110.9187000
Altitude785
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Catalina Foothills (-110.9187, 32.29785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.47
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.73 $23.47
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $5.57 $13.19 $26.38
Diesel $6.37 $15.09 $30.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Catalina Foothills. The current time is 01:48:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.