How far is Catalina, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Catalina, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catalina and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catalina and Chandler.
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Start on East Pinto Place
150 m · 27 sec · East Pinto Place
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Turn left onto North Elkins Road
1991 ft · 2 min · North Elkins Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Edwin Road
1569 ft · 43 sec · Edwin Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard
733 ft · 29 sec · Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard
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Turn right onto 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
5 mi · 6 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Turn left
3229 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
124 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway
79 m · 5 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
24.7 mi · 34 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on East Hunt Highway
69 m · 8 sec · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catalina and Chandler.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Catalina and Mostly Cloudy near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catalina to Chandler?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 42.9 miles from Catalina and 43.2 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.53 one way or $27.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Catalina and Mostly Cloudy near Chandler.
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 and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 76.87 mi (123.71 km).
#1 Catalina
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 7,569 |
| Coordinates | 32.5055600, -110.9211100 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 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 | $4.45 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $15.62 | $31.23 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
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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