Spanning 92.5 miles across the Desert Southwest, this trip from Casa Grande to Green Valley is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $18 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable regional connection. Since both your start and end points are located within the Desert Southwest, you will remain within a consistent, arid landscape throughout the entire drive. This practical route is ideal for travelers who prefer a direct path between these two Arizona hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Casa Grande, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi
55m
Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi
27m
North Freeway
5.4 mi
6m
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
1.7 mi
1m
West Florence Boulevard
1 mi
1m
North Trekell Road
0.9 mi
1m
South Calle de Las Casitas
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Green 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: TucsonUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
1.7 mi·1 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
7
Continue on I 10
55 mi·55 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
5.4 mi·6 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·37 sec
Exit 260Toward I 19 South: NogalesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 19
23 mi·27 min·Nogales–Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 63Toward Continental RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Continental Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Continental Road
13
Turn right onto South Calle de Las Casitas
0.3 mi·1 min·South Calle de Las Casitas
14
Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo
450 ft·19 sec·Calle del Tiempo
15
Arrive at destination
Calle de la Temporada
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1 hour and 44-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road early can help you avoid midday traffic. Because there are no scheduled stops in the itinerary, you should plan your own breaks strategically to ensure you stay refreshed behind the wheel. Given the $18 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank in Casa Grande before you head out to ensure you have plenty of range for the full 92.5 miles. Keep a close watch on navigation through the turn-heavy local segments, as the transition between the North Freeway and the Nogales–Tucson Highway requires consistent focus. This short duration allows you the freedom to reach Green Valley in one go, leaving you plenty of time to explore once you arrive.
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 46.2 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 miles.
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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Casa Grande, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Casa Grande, AZ
This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Casa Grande, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 92.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 19 South: Nogales
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 260
Toward I 19 South: Nogales
7
91.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Continental Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 63
Toward Continental Road
5
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|Calle del Tiempo
Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.43 one way
$36.85 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$19.50
$39.00
premium
$5.59
$20.36
$40.72
diesel
$5.61
$20.42
$40.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.71
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.95
$5.92
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Night
in Casa Grande on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Green Valley, AZ
Night
in Green Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
MST
Current temp
50°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
38 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 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saguaro National Park
National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$25
near mile 67
Park Closure: Red Hills Visitor Center (TMD) theater closed for repairs
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 6.4
Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$10
near mile 92.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention as you navigate through the region. With only 6% of the journey spent on the highway, much of your time will be occupied by local roads, including the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, the Nogales–Tucson Highway, and the North Freeway. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 54.6 miles on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, which serves as the backbone of your travel. The transition between these road types keeps the experience varied, preventing the monotony often associated with long-distance interstate travel. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience as you transition from the initial stretches to the more technical local sections.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 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 1.9 miles in near Jimmie Kerr Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Green Valley is a small city in South Central Arizona. Along with the neighboring town of Sahuarita, it is known primarily as a retirement community and as the home of a Titan missile silo.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 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 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tumacácori National Historical Park. 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 Green Valley, AZ before heading back.
