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Trip from Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
220.5 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
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6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holbrook, AZ
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Casa Grande, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 220.4-mile drive from Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ will take you approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a practical journey through the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more connected experience with the landscape. Budget around $44 for fuel for this trip, which includes one recommended stop along the way. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a different pace than a typical interstate cruise.
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
110.2 miles from Holbrook, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Beeline Highway | 72.8 mi | 1h 26m |
| Heber Road | 30.9 mi | 36m |
| Payson-Show Low Highway | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.1 mi | 23m |
| Hwy 260 | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| Payson-Heber Highway | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| Price Freeway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| North Pinal Avenue | 7.9 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
South Beeline Highway
— 72.8 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North Navajo Boulevard
2
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
3
Continue on AZ 77
1.6 mi
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2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
4
Turn right onto AZ 377
31 mi
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36 min
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Heber Road
5
Turn straight onto AZ 377
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Heber-Holbrook Highway
6
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 277
4.9 mi
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6 min
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West 3rd Street North
7
Continue on AZ 277
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Highway 277
8
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Highway 260
9
Continue on AZ 260
16 mi
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22 min
·
Hwy 260
10
Continue on AZ 260
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Payson-Heber Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on AZ 260
24 mi
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30 min
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Payson-Show Low Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto AZ 87
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
South Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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East McDowell Road
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 61B
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on I 10
23 mi
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23 min
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Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 185
Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
24
Turn straight onto AZ 387
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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State Route 387
25
Continue on AZ 387
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
AZ 287
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 43-minute journey, leaving after morning rush hour in Holbrook, AZ, around 9:00 AM, should provide a smooth start. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 220.4 miles, you have the flexibility to take your time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to local roads where stations might be less frequent than on major highways. The $44 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. This route is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace, embracing the local road character.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.2 miles from Holbrook, AZ, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.8 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 49 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.2 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casa Grande, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, AZ
This is one driving day of about 220.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Holbrook, 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 South Beeline Highway for about 72.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.2 miles from Holbrook, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Beeline Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Mazatzal Rest Area (Closed)
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Sacaton Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Desert Dog Offroad Adventures
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+14808373966
Visit websiteNavajo County Historical Society
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Holbrook, Arizona
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+19285246558
Visit websiteRiverview Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Mesa, Arizona
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+14806442352
Visit websiteTempe Town Lake
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Tempe, Arizona
Tempe Festival of the Arts
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Tempe, Arizona
+14803556060
Visit websiteTyrannostorus
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~11 min detour
Final third
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Mesa, Arizona
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+14805974467
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 171.4 and 211.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
171.4 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
Turn left toward AZ 101 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
8
183.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
187.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
8
187.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
8
211.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
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 185
Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.07 one way
$78.15 round trip
$4.50/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $41.84 | $83.69 |
| premium | $5.04 | $43.77 | $87.54 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $41.63 | $83.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.15 | $10.58 |
| Efficient EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.87 | $14.11 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Holbrook, AZ
Late night in Holbrook on Sunday
Local time
12:12 AM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 3 to 7 mph
43% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:59PM MST until July 18 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:57PM MST until July 18 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Destination
Casa Grande, AZ
Late night in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
12:12 AM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:59PM MST until July 18 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:57PM MST until July 18 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
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
7 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
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 212.8
View on nps.gov
Petrified Forest National Park
National Park
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
$25
View on nps.gov
Tonto National Monument
National Monument
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
$10
near mile 136.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be spending your time on roads that connect communities directly, rather than high-speed limited-access highways. While there isn't a designated 'longest stretch' to note, the profile suggests a consistent series of turns and changes in direction. The drive will likely feel more intimate and less about covering vast distances quickly, allowing for a closer look at the transition between different desert environments as you move through Arizona.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.8 mi on South Beeline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 171.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 220.5 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: at 171.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 183.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,582 ft
1,152 ft
Total Climb
3,682 ft
Total Descent
7,363 ft
Highest Point
7,582 ft
~63 mi in
Elevation Range
6,430 ft
Notable High Points
7,582 ft at ~63 miles
+762 ft prominence
4,055 ft at ~126 miles
+934 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
187.1 mi in
|
~3h 54m
About the Cities
Starting in Holbrook, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1917
Holbrook is a town on Route 66 in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona, once known as the "town too rough for women and churches." The town makes a convenient base for visiting Petrified Forest National Park.
Top landmarks
- • Arizona Rancho — United States historic place
- • Wigwam Motel
Arriving in Casa Grande, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1879
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
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 4h 34m. Total distance: 220.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.8 miles on South Beeline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 Casa Grande, 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 171.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 183.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Casa Grande, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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