How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Catalina, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Catalina, AZ is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
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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 02h 13m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Catalina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Catalina.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1838 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Price Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Globe
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
22.2 mi · 26 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2630 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
15.7 mi · 20 min
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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 Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on State Route 79
1935 ft · 30 sec · State Route 79
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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 Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard
826 ft · 29 sec · Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard
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Turn right onto Edwin Road
1569 ft · 45 sec · Edwin Road
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Turn right onto North Elkins Road
1991 ft · 1 min · North Elkins Road
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Turn right onto East Pinto Place
150 m · 22 sec · East Pinto Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pinto Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Catalina.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Scottsdale and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Catalina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Catalina?
The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 53.5 miles from Scottsdale and 53.5 miles from Catalina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Scottsdale and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Catalina.
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 Scottsdale and Catalina. Straight-line distance: 89.55 mi (144.12 km).
#1 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catalina
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 7,569 |
| Coordinates | 32.5055600, -110.9211100 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catalina (-110.92111, 32.50556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
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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