Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Late night in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Avra Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casa Grande, AZ
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Avra Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
Casa Grande to Avra Valley is 47.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Casa Grande-Tucson Highway and South Trico Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, connecting two points in Arizona. Expect a local road experience with numerous turns, making it feel more like navigating through a landscape than a straightforward highway journey. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, uncomplicated trip, especially if you're looking to avoid extensive highway mileage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 32.1 mi | 32m |
| South Trico Road | 5 mi | 11m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East Pinal Air Park Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Florence Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Trekell Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Sandy Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 32.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Avra Valley, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 287
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
2
Continue on AZ 287
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Florence Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North Trekell Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Trekell Road
4
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
7
Continue on I 10
32 mi
·
32 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 232
Toward Pinal Air Park Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East Pinal Air Park Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pinal Air Park Road
10
Turn left onto South Trico Road
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Trico Road
11
Turn right onto West Sandy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sandy Street
12
Turn right onto North Luther Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Luther Road
13
Arrive at destination
North Luther Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Trekell Road
Turn right onto North Trekell Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tucson
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Pinal Air Park Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 232
Toward Pinal Air Park Road
4
41.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Trico Road
Turn left onto South Trico Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Avra Valley, AZ
Late night in Avra Valley on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
MST
Current temp
52°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
36 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than a continuous stretch of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 47.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 32.1 miles along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Prepare for a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation as you maneuver through the local network, rather than settling into a cruising pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
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 1 miles in near North Trekell Road.
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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 32.1 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. 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 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Avra Valley, 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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