How far is Catalina, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Catalina, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
City in 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 then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catalina and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catalina and Phoenix.
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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 right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
41 m · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2758 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catalina and Phoenix.
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 then Rain Showers Likely near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catalina to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 53.8 miles from Catalina and 54.1 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 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 then Rain Showers Likely near Phoenix.
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 Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 93.32 mi (150.19 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 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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