Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Evening in Casa Grande on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Flowing Wells, 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 8m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Flowing Wells, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Desert Southwest, the 61.5-mile journey from Casa Grande to Flowing Wells is an efficient one-day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes on the road, making it a very manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this stretch. Navigating primarily via the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, you will find this route straightforward and practical. It is a no-fuss connection between two Arizona hubs, perfect for those who prefer to keep their travel itinerary simple and direct. Since this is a short-duration trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to suit your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 52.3 mi | 53m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Ruthrauff Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Florence Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Trekell Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Casa Grande Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Gila Bend Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 52.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Flowing Wells, 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
52 mi
·
53 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 252
Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
10
Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ruthrauff Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
139 ft
·
10 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 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
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 60.3 — 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
8
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 252
Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road
4
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
West Ruthrauff Road
Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.50 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.97 | $25.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.54 | $27.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Flowing Wells, AZ
Evening in Flowing Wells on Saturday
Local time
7:53 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
1h 8m 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 monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway-share miles. You will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 52.3 miles. Because the route relies on local roads, the pace is more measured and requires your full attention through various turns compared to a high-speed freeway trek. The character of the drive remains consistent as you transition between these regional arteries, offering a steady, hands-on experience. Stay alert as you navigate the local infrastructure, as the lack of highway miles means you will be interacting with standard road configurations for the duration of the 61.5-mile trip.
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: 52.3 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 7 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 8m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.3 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flowing Wells, 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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