Origin
Bullhead City, AZ
Afternoon in Bullhead City on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
270.8 mi
436 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bullhead City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Casa Grande, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bullhead City to Casa Grande covers 270.8 miles across the Desert Southwest, a journey that takes approximately 5 hours and 31 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, mixed-drive route, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $54 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing US 93, Grand Avenue, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, you transition through various desert landscapes efficiently. This trip is ideal for those who prefer a single-day push rather than breaking the journey into multiple segments.
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
135.4 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this 270.8-mile route consists of 47% highway driving. You will navigate a mix of faster, open stretches and more technical local road sections. The most significant portion of the drive is a 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. As you move from the initial desert terrain toward the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, the character of the road shifts from regional highway travel to more urban-adjacent corridors. Overall, the drive offers a balanced pace that keeps you engaged without being overly taxing.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 33.2 miles in near US 93.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 270.8 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 33.2 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.8 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
33.2 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 93
Turn left onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
8
55.6 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
6
180.8 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
210.4 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
8
262.1 mi into trip
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~5h 17m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
33.2 mi in
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~43m
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via US 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 91.1 mi | 1h 46m |
| Grand Avenue | 26.6 mi | 36m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.1 mi | 23m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Papago Freeway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Street
20 ft
·
2 sec
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4th Street
2
Turn right onto AZ 95
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Mohave Valley Highway
3
Continue on AZ 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
4
Continue on AZ 68
17 mi
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19 min
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Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
5
Continue on AZ 68
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
6
Continue on AZ 68
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
7
Merge onto AZ 68
5.1 mi
·
6 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 93 South: Kingman
9
Merge onto US 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
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Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
10
Continue on US 93
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Beale Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 93
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Use the none lane.
14
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Continue on US 93
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
·
8 sec
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East Wickenburg Way
25
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
26
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
32
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the none lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 10
10 mi
·
12 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
36
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto I 10; US 60
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none lane.
39
Continue on I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
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Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 185
Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
42
Turn straight onto AZ 387
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Route 387
43
Continue on AZ 387
7.9 mi
·
13 min
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North Pinal Avenue
Use the none lane.
44
Arrive at destination
AZ 287
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 31-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you have a 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, check your fuel levels before starting that segment to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid peak traffic congestion when you reach the Grand Avenue and Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway portions of the trip. Because the total fuel cost is estimated at $54, keeping a steady speed will help you stay within your travel budget. Take advantage of the route's flexibility by choosing a mid-point stop that allows you to refuel both yourself and your vehicle.
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 135.4 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.4 miles or 2h 39m 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 33m
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 Bullhead City, 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 Bullhead City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 270.8 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bullhead City, 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 US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.4 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.4 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
Arriving in Casa Grande, AZ
The final approach into Casa Grande, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Casa Grande, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.89 one way
$107.79 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $59.57 | $119.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.16 | $120.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.43 | $13.00 |
| Efficient EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.70 | $10.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.91 | $17.33 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live 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
8 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
5h 31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 270.8 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93, Grand Avenue, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.4 miles from Bullhead City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 270.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.2 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.8 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
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