How far is Tucson, AZ from Catalina, AZ?
The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Catalina, AZ is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Catalina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Catalina.
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Start on North Country Club Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto East Fort Lowell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fort Lowell Road
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Turn right onto North Campbell Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East Orange Grove Road
2645 ft · 52 sec · East Orange Grove Road
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Continue on West Orange Grove Road
1572 ft · 42 sec · West Orange Grove Road
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Turn right onto North Oracle Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · North Oracle Road
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Turn right onto East Pinal Street
1645 ft · 1 min · East Pinal Street
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Turn left
126 m · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Stallion Lane
540 ft · 20 sec · East Stallion Lane
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Turn left onto North Elkins Road
152 m · 27 sec · North Elkins Road
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Turn left 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 Tucson and Catalina.
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.
North Oracle Road
Turn right onto North Oracle Road
13.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Tucson and Clear near Catalina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Catalina?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Oro Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Tucson and 11.7 miles from Catalina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 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 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Clear near Catalina.
Stop Ideas Near Oro Valley
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 Oro Valley.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Catalina. Straight-line distance: 19.61 mi (31.56 km).
#1 Tucson
The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
| Population | 553,571 |
| Coordinates | 32.2217400, -110.9264800 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
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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