How far is Catalina Foothills, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Catalina Foothills, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 37m.
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.
Town in and county seat of 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 San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catalina Foothills and San Tan Valley.
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Start on North Hacienda del Sol Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Hacienda del Sol Road
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Turn straight onto East Sunrise Drive
593 ft · 17 sec · East Sunrise Drive
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Continue on East Sunrise Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sunrise Drive
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Continue on East Skyline Drive
2 mi · 3 min · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on East Ina Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Ina Road
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
13 mi · 20 min · North Oracle Road
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 79
2019 ft · 28 sec · State Route 79
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on North Pinal Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
14.4 mi · 22 min · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road
2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road
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Turn left onto North Sierra Vista Drive
2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive
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Turn left onto East Skyline Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catalina Foothills and San Tan Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
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 San Tan Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catalina Foothills to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Catalina Foothills and 41.9 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catalina Foothills and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catalina Foothills and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.51 km).
#1 Catalina Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 50,796 |
| Coordinates | 32.2978500, -110.9187000 |
| Altitude | 785 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.23 | $38.45 |
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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