Catalina, AZ Road Trips
Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Catalina, AZ is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Catalina, AZ spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
134.4 mi
Surprise, AZ
Quickest Drive
42m
Tucson, AZ
Plan Around Catalina, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Catalina, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Catalina, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Catalina, AZ
Driving from Catalina, AZ
On average, trips departing from Catalina, AZ run 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 134 miles (2h 44m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Catalina, AZ most often head toward Surprise, AZ (134.4 mi, 2h 44m), Phoenix, AZ (107.6 mi, 2h 11m), Scottsdale, AZ (107.1 mi, 2h 13m), Tempe, AZ (100.9 mi, 2h 6m), and Mesa, AZ (96.5 mi, 2h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 95-mile trip from Catalina, AZ, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Catalina, AZ and 1 routes heading into Catalina, AZ, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 134 miles.
The longest mapped route from Catalina, AZ covers 134 miles and takes approximately 2h 44m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Catalina, AZ runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Catalina, AZ costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Catalina, AZ include Surprise, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ and Tempe, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Catalina, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,908
Median Income
$79,092
Median Home Value
$267,800
Median Age
54.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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