Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Scottsdale, AZ
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Casa Grande, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is 52.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and Price Freeway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical route for getting from one city to another without significant detours. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from smaller local roads to more substantial freeways. This is an easy, same-day journey ideal for a quick transfer.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Price Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| North Pinal Avenue | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Santan Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Route 387 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
Start on AZ 287
Turn left onto AZ 387
Continue on AZ 387
Continue on AZ 387
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
Take the exit onto Price Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
Take the exit
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 202 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Price Freeway toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Chaparral Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
1:12 AM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
1:12 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
88°F
Guadalupe, AZ
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive features a 36% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of freeway speeds and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. As you proceed, the route will transition from the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway onto the Price Freeway, indicating a shift towards more urban driving. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' so be prepared for varying traffic patterns and road types as you navigate towards Scottsdale.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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