Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Morning in Casa Grande on Thursday
Local time
9:04 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Coolidge, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Coolidge, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.3-mile drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Coolidge, AZ takes about 34 minutes and is a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, including J Street, Casa Grande la Palma Highway, and West Florence Boulevard, with no highway driving involved. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. It's an easy excursion that won't eat up your day, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a short scenic exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 34-minute trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on J Street, meaning you'll be navigating through various local roads and intersections for much of the journey. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience as you transition from one local thoroughfare to another. The road profile suggests a route that requires your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 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 14.1 miles in near AZ 87; AZ 287 / J Street.
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 Coolidge, AZ is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (AZ 87; AZ 287 / J Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
AZ 87; AZ 287 / J Street
Turn left onto AZ 87; AZ 287 / J Street
Navigation decision point
3
21 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Central Avenue
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Street | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Casa Grande la Palma Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| West Florence Boulevard | 5 mi | 9m |
| Casa Grande-La Palma Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Gila Bend Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
J Street
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Coolidge, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 287
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
2
Continue on AZ 287
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
West Florence Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on AZ 287
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Casa Grande la Palma Highway
4
Continue on AZ 287
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-La Palma Highway
5
Turn left onto AZ 87; AZ 287
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
J Street
6
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Central Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
West Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Coolidge, AZ
Morning in Coolidge on Thursday
Local time
9:04 AM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
34m 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 Coolidge, AZ covers 21.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Street, Casa Grande la Palma Highway, West Florence Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $4.24 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.
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Coolidge, AZ is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (AZ 87; AZ 287 / J Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Casa Grande, AZ to Coolidge, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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