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Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

192.2 mi

309 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Casa Grande, AZ

Brent Singleton

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.1 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.1 miles from Casa Grande, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway 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. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.2 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue

Turn left onto AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
5
9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.2 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
4
111.9 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 91.1 mi 1h 32m
Black Canyon Freeway 41.3 mi 45m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 23.2 mi 23m
Maricopa Freeway 16.2 mi 18m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
North Pinal Avenue 7.9 mi 13m
South Milton Road 1.8 mi 4m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 91.1 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ.

1

Start on AZ 287

33 ft · 7 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
2

Turn left onto AZ 387

7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on AZ 387

0.5 mi · 46 sec · State Route 387
4

Continue on AZ 387

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 10

23 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 17; US 60

41 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
13

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
14

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
15

Continue on AZ 89A

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

449 ft · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
17

Arrive at destination

US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

Trip Plan

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 96.1 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 1h 49m 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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.1 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flagstaff, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande, AZ

This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Casa Grande, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.1 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 1h 49m into the drive

Downtown Surprise, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

96 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.

Popular next leg

Surprise, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

141.2 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.

Arriving in Flagstaff, AZ

The final approach into Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 near mile 145.8
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 192.2
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

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 6.6
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $25 near mile 192.2
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $10 near mile 139.2
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

National Monument

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $25 near mile 192.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.25 one way

$76.50 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $40.39 $80.78
premium $5.59 $42.28 $84.55
diesel $5.64 $42.70 $85.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Groves - Tempe, AZ - Tesla Supercharger

Tempe, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Arizona Mills Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Tempe, AZ

Tesla

14 DCFC

Chandler Pavillions - Tesla Supercharger

Chandler, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Park at San Tan - Tesla Supercharger

Chandler, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ)

Tempe, AZ

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

Casa Grande, AZ

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Tempe, AZ

WALMART

6 DCFC

Walmart 1218 (Casa Grande, AZ)

Casa Grande, AZ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 3 RED_E: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 WALMART: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.7 0 $20.18 $9.23
Efficient EV 48.1 0 $16.82 $7.69
EV Truck/SUV 76.9 0 $26.91 $12.30

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Casa Grande, AZ

Morning in Casa Grande on Monday

Local time

11:08 AM

MST

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flagstaff, AZ

Morning in Flagstaff on Monday

Local time

11:08 AM

MST

Current temp

55°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 15 to 26 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff 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

3 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

3h 29m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 miles from Casa Grande, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.25 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.2 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Casa Grande, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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