How far is Catalina, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from Catalina, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 02h 14m.
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 Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catalina and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catalina and Peoria.
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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
7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix
1782 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
11.1 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
20 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North 82nd Avenue
760 ft · 35 sec · North 82nd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catalina and Peoria.
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 and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catalina to Peoria?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Coolidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Catalina and 68.8 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catalina and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Coolidge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Coolidge City Hall
Coolidge City Manager
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coolidge.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catalina and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 106.43 mi (171.29 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 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.16 | $58.31 |
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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