Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
163.8 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casa Grande, AZ
Brent Singleton
Sedona, AZ
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ covers 163.8 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pinal Avenue, State Route 387, I-10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.60 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
81.9 miles from Casa Grande, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 163.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pinal Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pinal Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 387 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Pinal Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on West Gila Bend Highway
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
2
Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pinal Avenue
3
Continue on State Route 387
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Route 387
4
Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5
Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
7
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41 mi
·
45 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
10
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
11
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
37 mi
·
36 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
14
Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
22
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
24
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
26
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
30
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
32
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
16 ft
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
34
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
35
Turn right onto North State Route 89A
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
North State Route 89A
36
Enter the roundabout toward North State Route 89A
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
North State Route 89A
37
Arrive at your destination
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 81.9 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 81.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sedona, 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 163.8 miles and 3h 10m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.9 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 81.9 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sedona, AZ
The final approach into Sedona, 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 Sedona, 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
$32.60 one way
$65.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
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: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.20 | $7.86 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.33 | $6.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.93 | $10.48 |
Gas CO2
57 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.
Destination
Sedona, AZ
Afternoon in Sedona on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
MST
Current temp
49°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
3 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
3h 10m 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 Sedona, AZ covers 163.8 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pinal Avenue, State Route 387, I-10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.9 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 $32.60 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.
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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