Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
1:24 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Florence, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Florence, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between two Desert Southwest communities, the 31.6-mile trek from Casa Grande to Florence is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a combination of North Pinal Avenue, State Route 387, and I-10, keeping your travel time efficient. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical excursion that fits well into a busy schedule. Because both towns remain within the same region, you will experience a consistent desert landscape throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Pinal Avenue | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| AZ 387 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Route 387 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Gila Bend Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florence-Coolidge Highway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Florence, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 287
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
2
Turn left onto AZ 387
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on AZ 387
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Route 387
4
Continue on AZ 387
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5
Turn right onto AZ 387
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
AZ 387
6
Turn right onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue
Turn left onto AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AZ 387
Turn right onto AZ 387
Navigation decision point
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn right onto AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Navigation decision point
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Florence, AZ
Afternoon in Florence on Sunday
Local time
1:24 PM
MST
Current temp
89°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
1 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
46m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route utilizes 0% highway driving, you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the duration of the 31.6-mile trip. The path lacks a single long, uninterrupted stretch, so prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between North Pinal Avenue and State Route 387. This segment feels less like a high-speed transit and more like a steady, hands-on navigation through the local desert landscape. Staying alert for turns is essential to maintaining your pace on this winding local connector.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Florence-Coolidge Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Florence, AZ is easy. At 46m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (AZ 387): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Casa Grande, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1879
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.
Top landmarks
- • Casa Grande Stone Church — church in Casa Grande, Arizona
- • Saint Anthony's Church — Historic church building in Casa Grande, Arizona, United States of America
- • Casa Grande Woman's Club Building — historic clubhouse in Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Arriving in Florence, AZ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Second Pinal County Courthouse — courthouse located at Pinal and 12th streets in Florence, Pinal County, Arizona,...
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 46m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Florence-Coolidge 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: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (AZ 387): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florence, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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