How far is Gilbert, AZ from Catalina Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 04m.
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 Gilbert and Catalina Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Catalina Foothills.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
74 m · 14 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
133 m · 25 sec · East Cullumber Avenue
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto East Riggs Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Orange Grove Road
1317 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
589 ft · 14 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road
2030 ft · 47 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto West River Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West River Road
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Continue on East River Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East River Road
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Turn left onto North Hacienda del Sol Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Hacienda del Sol Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hacienda del Sol Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Catalina 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
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Catalina Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Catalina Foothills?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 51.6 miles from Gilbert and 51.5 miles from Catalina Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near Catalina 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Catalina Foothills. Straight-line distance: 88.69 mi (142.74 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catalina Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 50,796 |
| Coordinates | 32.2978500, -110.9187000 |
| Altitude | 785 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catalina Foothills (-110.9187, 32.29785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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