Origin
Avra Valley, AZ
Morning in Avra Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
MST
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avra Valley, AZ
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Casa Grande, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 52.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 57m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 52.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sandy Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sandy Street | — | — |
| North Trico Road | — | — |
| East Pinal Air Park Road | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| I 8 West | — | — |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | — | — |
| Trekell Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Sandy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on North Luther Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Luther Road
2
Turn left onto West Sandy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sandy Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Trico Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pinal Air Park Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pinal Air Park Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
32 mi
·
32 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
8
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
3.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
9
Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Trekell Road
10
Turn right onto South Trekell Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Trekell Road
11
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Casa Grande Avenue
30 ft
·
North Casa Grande Avenue
13
Exit the roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Casa Grande Avenue
14
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
15
Continue on West Gila Bend Highway
125 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Avra Valley, AZ · 28m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Casa Grande, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Casa Grande, AZ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.76 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Casa Grande, AZ
Morning in Casa Grande on Saturday
Local time
9:42 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
36 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
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 52.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Avra Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avra Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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