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Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

166.2 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

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city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Casa Grande, AZ

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Downtown Fortuna Foothills, AZ, AZ

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ covers 166.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Phoenix Bypass Route, North Trekell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.11 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

83.1 miles from Casa Grande, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 166.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 166.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 105.4 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near North Trekell Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Trekell Road

Turn right onto North Trekell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 8 West: San Diego

Navigation decision point

Toward I 8 West: San Diego
4
164.6 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward Foothills Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Foothills Boulevard
4
166 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | East 40th Street

Turn right onto East 40th Street

Navigation decision point

4
166.1 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | South Sheryl Drive

Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 105.4 mi 1h 46m
Phoenix Bypass Route 54.4 mi 54m
North Trekell Road 3.4 mi 5m
South Foothills Boulevard 1 mi 2m
West Florence Boulevard 1 mi 1m
East 40th Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Sheryl Drive 0.1 mi <1m
West Gila Bend Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 105.4 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AZ 287

33 ft · 2 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
2

Continue on AZ 287

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Florence Boulevard
3

Turn right onto North Trekell Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · North Trekell Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5

Merge onto I 8

54 mi · 54 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
6

Continue on I 8

105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Foothills Boulevard
8

Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard
9

Turn right onto East 40th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East 40th Street
10

Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive
11

Arrive at destination

South Sheryl Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.1 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 37 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fortuna Foothills, 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 166.2 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 105.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.1 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 1h 26m into the drive

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

83 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

Maricopa, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckeye, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.1 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 Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.4 miles.

Arriving in Fortuna Foothills, AZ

The final approach into Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.11 one way

$66.22 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $35.04 $70.08
premium $5.59 $36.58 $73.17
diesel $5.61 $36.69 $73.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.9 0 $17.45 $7.98
Efficient EV 41.6 0 $14.54 $6.65
EV Truck/SUV 66.5 0 $23.27 $10.64

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Casa Grande, AZ

Morning in Casa Grande on Thursday

Local time

10:28 AM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Morning in Fortuna Foothills on Thursday

Local time

10:28 AM

MST

Current temp

59°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

29 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

2h 52m 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 Casa Grande, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ covers 166.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Phoenix Bypass Route, North Trekell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 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 $33.11 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Casa Grande, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

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