Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
275.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 275.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mohave Valley Highway, Bullhead City–Kingman Highway, Bullhead City-Kingman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
137.5 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 275.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Beale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
Start on 4th Street
Turn right onto Mohave Valley Highway
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
Merge slight left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Continue on West Beale Street
Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Continue on Grand Avenue
Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
Continue on Grand Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
Continue on Papago Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
Turn straight onto State Route 387
Continue on North Pinal Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.5 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casa Grande, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bullhead City, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 275.1 miles and 4h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.5 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 137.5 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$53.62 one way
$107.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $57.81 | $115.63 |
| premium | $5.57 | $60.28 | $120.57 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $68.95 | $137.90 |
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: 96.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.5 | 1 | $28.89 | $13.20 |
| Efficient EV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.07 | $11.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110 | 1 | $38.51 | $17.61 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Casa Grande on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Surprise, AZ
138 mi in
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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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