How far is Catalina Foothills, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Catalina Foothills, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catalina Foothills and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catalina Foothills and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on North Hacienda del Sol Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Hacienda del Sol Road
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Turn right onto East River Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · East River Road
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Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
1642 ft · 39 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
663 ft · 13 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
49.8 mi · 50 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warner Road
1954 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Warner Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Warner Road
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Turn right onto South 48th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto East Kiowa Street
58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive
528 ft · 18 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catalina Foothills and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
49.8 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Catalina Foothills and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catalina Foothills to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Catalina Foothills and 51.2 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catalina Foothills and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catalina Foothills and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 95.01 mi (152.91 km).
#1 Catalina Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 50,796 |
| Coordinates | 32.2978500, -110.9187000 |
| Altitude | 785 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.09 | $40.19 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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