Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casa Grande, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.5-mile drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Tucson, AZ takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard, and North Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this is an economical journey through the Desert Southwest. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local feel rather than a pure interstate cruise. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Casa Grande, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 69.5-mile journey. While 5% of the route is on highways, much of the experience will involve navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 54.6 miles along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. This suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation, with the road conditions and environment likely shifting more frequently than on a dedicated interstate. It's not a monotonous highway cruise, but rather a drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings and the road ahead.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near North Trekell Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Trekell Road
Turn right onto North Trekell Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tucson
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
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 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.6 mi | 55m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| North Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Florence Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Trekell Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Congress Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Tucson, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Trekell Road
4
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
7
Continue on I 10
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 258
Toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto North Freeway Road
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Freeway Road
11
Turn left onto West Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Congress Street
12
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Country Club Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Country Club Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 20-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Leaving Casa Grande, AZ in the morning or early afternoon will give you ample time to reach Tucson, AZ without feeling rushed. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest stretch is under an hour, you can easily power through or take short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Tucson, with an estimated fuel cost of $14 for the 69.5 miles. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning between Jimmie Kerr Boulevard and the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway to ensure you stay on track.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.7 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 69.5 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 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 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tucson, 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 69.5 miles and 1h 20m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tucson, AZ
The final approach into Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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
$13.85 one way
$27.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Tucson, AZ
Afternoon in Tucson on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
MST
Current temp
54°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
34 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
1h 20m 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 Tucson, AZ covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard, North Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 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 $13.85 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Casa Grande, AZ to Tucson, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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