Catalina, AZ Road Trips
Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Catalina, AZ is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 94 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Catalina, AZ spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
134.9 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 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. 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), Mesa, AZ (96.8 mi, 1h 42m), and Tucson, AZ (24.1 mi, 42m). 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 94-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. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Catalina, AZ and 3 routes heading into Catalina, AZ, covering 8 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 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 94-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 Mesa, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Catalina, AZ
Trips to Catalina, AZ
Nearby Hubs
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