Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Late night in Casa Grande on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Deer Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Maricopa Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,445 ft
1,081 ft
Total Climb
393 ft
Total Descent
415 ft
Highest Point
1,445 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
365 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~14m 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. 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
8
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215A
Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| North Pinal Avenue | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| West Deer Valley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Route 387 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Deer Valley, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 215A
Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deer Valley, AZ
The final approach into Deer Valley, 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 Deer Valley, 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
$13.51 one way
$27.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.29 | $28.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.92 | $29.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 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 | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
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
Deer Valley, AZ
Late night in Deer Valley on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
MST
Current temp
88°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Deer Valley, AZ covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 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 $13.51 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 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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