Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Late night in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
1:08 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Guadalupe, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Guadalupe, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 39-mile drive between Casa Grande, AZ, and Guadalupe, AZ, is easily manageable in about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The journey, primarily on local roads with some freeway sections, will likely cost around $8 for fuel. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, you won't need to split this into an overnight stay. This route stays within the Desert Southwest region, so expect consistent arid landscapes throughout. It's a practical option for connecting these two Arizona communities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| North Pinal Avenue | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 387 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Avenida Del Yaqui | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Baseline Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Priest Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Guadalupe, 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
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 155
Toward Baseline Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Baseline Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Priest Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Priest Drive
11
Continue on South Avenida Del Yaqui
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenida Del Yaqui
12
Turn left
67 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 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 0 and 38.3 — 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.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
5
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Baseline Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155
Toward Baseline Road
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Baseline Road
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.54 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Guadalupe, AZ
Late night in Guadalupe on Sunday
Local time
1:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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 for this trip, as indicated by the profile. While 17% of the journey utilizes highways, much of it will involve navigating city streets and connecting roads like the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and North Pinal Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23.2 miles on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and making frequent turns more often than you might on a pure interstate cruise. The Maricopa Freeway offers a brief period of faster travel before you transition back to more localized routes.
Only 17% 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: 23.2 mi on Phoenix-Casa Grande 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 early in the drive near AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue.
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 48m 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: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Arriving in Guadalupe, AZ
Full guide →Guadalupe is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of 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 48m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande 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 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Guadalupe, 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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