Catalina Foothills, AZ Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Catalina Foothills, AZ is a local road trip base with 13 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 117 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Catalina Foothills, AZ spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

257 mi

Flagstaff, AZ

Quickest Drive

16m

Tucson, AZ

Plan Around Catalina Foothills, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Catalina Foothills, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Flagstaff, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ 257 mi · 4h 36m Buckeye, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ 149.5 mi · 2h 49m Deer Valley, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ 133 mi · 2h 29m Mesa, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ 105.7 mi · 2h 9m

Continue From Catalina Foothills, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Yuma, AZ 239.2 mi · 4h 12m Catalina Foothills, AZ to Maryvale, AZ 123.2 mi · 2h 20m Catalina Foothills, AZ to Phoenix, AZ 113.6 mi · 2h 7m Catalina Foothills, AZ to Tempe, AZ 109.7 mi · 2h 4m

Trips from Catalina Foothills, AZ

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Yuma, AZ

239.2 mi 4h 12m

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

123.2 mi 2h 20m

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

113.6 mi 2h 7m

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Tempe, AZ

109.7 mi 2h 4m

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ

107.5 mi 2h 2m

Catalina Foothills, AZ to Tucson, AZ

7.1 mi 16m

Driving from Catalina Foothills, AZ

Expect an average of 117 miles and about 2h 10m behind the wheel when leaving Catalina Foothills, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 239 miles (4h 12m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Catalina Foothills, AZ most often head toward Yuma, AZ (239.2 mi, 4h 12m), Maryvale, AZ (123.2 mi, 2h 20m), Phoenix, AZ (113.6 mi, 2h 7m), Tempe, AZ (109.7 mi, 2h 4m), and Tempe Junction, AZ (107.5 mi, 2h 2m). 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 117-mile trip from Catalina Foothills, AZ, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Catalina Foothills, AZ and 7 routes heading into Catalina Foothills, AZ, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 239 miles.

The longest mapped route from Catalina Foothills, AZ covers 239 miles and takes approximately 4h 12m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Catalina Foothills, AZ runs about 117 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 117-mile trip from Catalina Foothills, AZ costs roughly $23 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 Foothills, AZ include Yuma, AZ, Maryvale, AZ, Phoenix, AZ and Tempe, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.