Origin
Catalina, AZ
Morning in Catalina on Thursday
Local time
10:19 AM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
131.1 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catalina, AZ
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Deer Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Elkins Road, Edwin Road, Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Catalina, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 131.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 131.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Elkins Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elkins Road | — | — |
| Edwin Road | — | — |
| Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard | — | — |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | — | — |
| State Route 79 | — | — |
| Pinal Pioneer Parkway | — | — |
| South Pinal Parkway Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Elkins Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catalina, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Pinto Place
492 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Pinto Place
2
Turn left onto North Elkins Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elkins Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Edwin Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Edwin Road
4
Turn left onto Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Tucson-Globe Highway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
6
Turn left onto State Route 79
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 79
7
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
8
Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Pinal Parkway Avenue
9
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
407 ft
·
7 sec
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
14
Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
15
Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
518 ft
·
10 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
17
Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
18
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
19
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
21
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
23
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
24
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
25
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Catalina, AZ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Catalina, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Catalina, AZ
This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Catalina, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Catalina, AZ · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Catalina, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deer Valley, AZ
The final approach into Deer Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deer Valley, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.12 one way
$52.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.95 | $57.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Deer Valley, AZ
Morning in Deer Valley on Thursday
Local time
10:19 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Elkins Road, Edwin Road, Eagle Crest Ranch Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 miles from Catalina, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catalina, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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