Casa Grande, AZ to Page, AZ is 326 miles and takes about 6h 12m via Arizona Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. With only one stop planned, it's designed for efficiency. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer a less highway-intensive experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163 miles from Casa Grande, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Page, AZ.
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Start on AZ 287
33 ft·7 sec·West Gila Bend Highway
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Turn left onto AZ 387
7.9 mi·13 min·North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
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Continue on AZ 387
0.5 mi·46 sec·State Route 387
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Continue on AZ 387
0.3 mi·33 sec·Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·20 sec
Toward I 10 West: PhoenixUse the left lane.
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Merge onto I 10
23 mi·23 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
12 mi·13 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
4.2 mi·4 min·Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: FlagstaffUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 17; US 60
41 mi·45 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 17
8.9 mi·9 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
77 mi·1 hr 17 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi·43 sec·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
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Merge onto I 40
5.1 mi·5 min·Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 89 North: Page
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Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus
0.5 mi·50 sec·Country Club Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Turn right onto US 89
2.3 mi·3 min·Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Use the right lane.
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Continue on US 89
6.4 mi·8 min·US Highway 89
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Continue on US 89
38 mi·44 min·Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter roundabout onto US 89
156 ft·2 sec·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1.4 mi·2 min·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 89
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Continue on US 89
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
15 mi·19 min·US 89
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Continue on US 89
8.0 mi·9 min·Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
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Enter roundabout onto US 89
172 ft·3 sec·US 89
Toward US 89 North
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Continue on US 89
0.3 mi·26 sec·US 89
Toward US 89 North
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Turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·South Lake Powell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aspen Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Aspen Street
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At end of road, turn right onto South Navajo Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·South Navajo Drive
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Arrive at destination
South Navajo Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 12m duration, leaving Casa Grande in the morning will give you ample time to reach Page before dark. While this drive is feasible in one day, consider starting early to allow for any unexpected delays. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches of Arizona Veterans Highway, as services can be spread out. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive; however, factor in rest breaks to stay alert.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 72 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Page, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Casa Grande, AZ
This is one driving day of about 326 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Casa Grande, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 196.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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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
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44.2 mi into trip|~52m in|US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
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195.6 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive
Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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196.2 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Turn right onto US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.57 one way
$133.15 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$70.82
$141.64
premium
$5.72
$73.40
$146.80
diesel
$5.35
$68.67
$137.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.8
1
$34.23
$15.65
Efficient EV
81.5
0
$28.53
$13.04
EV Truck/SUV
130.4
1
$45.64
$20.86
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon
in Casa Grande on Wednesday
Local time
12:05 PM
MST
Current temp
64°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Page, AZ
Afternoon
in Page on Wednesday
Local time
12:05 PM
MST
Current temp
61°F
Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
3 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
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of mil...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$30
near mile 326
Park Closure: Lees Ferry Campground Closure
Caution: Conditions and Construction Affecting Cataract Canyon Takeouts
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$25
near mile 202.3
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$25
near mile 191.1
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$25
near mile 224.8
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 25% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect to transition from freeway driving to more rural cruising as you leave the Black Canyon Freeway behind. The drive is mostly on surface roads, so plan for varying speed limits and potentially more local traffic.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 326 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 44.2 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,033 ft1,107 ft
Total Climb
7,536 ft
Total Descent
4,582 ft
Highest Point
7,033 ft
~209.5 mi in
Elevation Range
5,926 ft
Notable High Points
3,798 ft at ~116.4 miles+523 ft prominence
7,033 ft at ~209.5 miles+130 ft prominence
5,484 ft at ~302.7 miles+1,087 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Page, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 326 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Page, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 44.2 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Page, AZ before the return drive.
