Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesa, AZ
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Casa Blanca, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
This 25-mile journey from Mesa, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ takes approximately 42 minutes to complete. The route is entirely within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona and is best suited as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate along North Arizona Avenue, AZ 587, and North Country Club Drive. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short drive. The overall feel is that of a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, uncomplicated trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Arizona Avenue | 11 mi | 18m |
| AZ 587 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| North Country Club Drive | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Casa Blanca Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East University Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Wren Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Preschool Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa, AZ and Casa Blanca, AZ.
Start on East University Drive
Turn left onto AZ 87
Continue on AZ 87
Continue on AZ 587
Turn right onto BIA 1
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
Turn left onto West Wren Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AZ 87 / North Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Wren Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.98 one way
$9.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Mesa on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 AM
MST
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Casa Blanca on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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 is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' indicating a local feel with frequent changes in direction rather than a steady interstate cruise. With only 24% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 11 miles on North Arizona Avenue. As you progress, the road will likely transition between urban and more suburban settings, requiring your attention to navigate the numerous turns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near AZ 87 / North Country Club Drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mesa, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ is easy. At 42m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (AZ 87 / North Country Club Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (North Preschool Road): Navigation decision point.
Founded 1878
Mesa, population 518,000 (2019), is in Maricopa County. It is Arizona's third-largest city, and is part of the Greater Phoenix urban complex.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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