How far is Tortolita, AZ from Catalina Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Tortolita, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tortolita and Catalina Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita and Catalina Foothills.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Continue on West Naranja Drive
1543 ft · 51 sec · West Naranja Drive
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Turn right onto North La Cholla Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Overton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Overton Road
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Turn right onto North La Cañada Drive
2 mi · 3 min · North La Cañada Drive
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Turn left onto West Ina Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Ina Road
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Continue on East Skyline Drive
2 mi · 3 min · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on East Sunrise Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sunrise Drive
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Turn right onto North Hacienda del Sol Road
1.1 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 Tortolita and Catalina Foothills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Ina Road
Turn left onto West Ina Road
2.78 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tortolita 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 Tortolita to Catalina Foothills?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casas Adobes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Tortolita and 7 miles from Catalina Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tortolita and Sunny near Catalina Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Casas Adobes
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 Casas Adobes.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tortolita and Catalina Foothills. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 km).
#1 Tortolita
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 32.4103500, -111.0173200 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catalina Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 50,796 |
| Coordinates | 32.2978500, -110.9187000 |
| Altitude | 785 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hacienda del Sol Road (-110.918734, 32.297859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
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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