Origin
Arizona City, AZ
Late night in Arizona City on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arizona City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arizona City, AZ
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Casa Grande, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Arizona City to Casa Grande, you are looking at a quick 12.5-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. Since both locations are situated within the Desert Southwest, you will remain in a familiar arid climate throughout the entire trip. This is a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a short day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two communities. You can easily manage this route in a single session, making it a convenient option for quick local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 3.8 mi | 3m |
| South Sunland Gin Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Trekell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Casa Grande Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Gila Bend Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix Bypass Route
— 3.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Sunland Gin Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
4
Continue on I 8
3.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 174
Toward Trekell Road
6
Turn right onto South Trekell Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Trekell Road
7
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Casa Grande Avenue
9
Continue on North Casa Grande Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Casa Grande Avenue
10
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
11
Continue on AZ 287
124 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
AZ 287
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 8 West: San Diego
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Trekell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 174
Toward Trekell Road
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Trekell Road
Turn right onto South Trekell Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Casa Grande Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Casa Grande, AZ
Late night in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Your path will primarily follow the Phoenix Bypass Route, South Sunland Gin Road, and South Trekell Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.8-mile segment on the Phoenix Bypass Route. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you will want to stay alert behind the wheel as you navigate the local infrastructure. This drive lacks the monotony of a long highway haul, offering a more active, hands-on driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Phoenix Bypass Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arizona City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Arriving in Casa Grande, AZ
Full guide →Casa Grande is a city in South Central Arizona that is largely a commuter town for people working in Tucson or Phoenix. It was the site of an internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, and has played a prominent role in baseball in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Phoenix Bypass Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Casa Grande, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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