Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Oro Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, West Lambert Lane, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.7 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 44.7 mi | 44m |
| West Lambert Lane | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Linda Vista Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Florence Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Trekell Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Pecos Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 44.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Oro Valley, 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
45 mi
·
44 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 244
Toward Twin Peaks Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on North Casa Grande Highway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
10
Turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Twin Peaks Road
11
Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Linda Vista Boulevard
12
Turn left onto North Thornydale Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Thornydale Road
13
Turn slight right onto West Pecos Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pecos Way
14
Continue on West Lambert Lane
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lambert Lane
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on East Pusch View Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pusch View Lane
16
Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oracle Road
17
Turn right onto West Greenock Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Greenock Drive
18
Turn left
171 ft
·
13 sec
19
Continue on North Valle del Oro Drive
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Valle del Oro Drive
20
Turn right onto West Oro Place
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Oro Place
21
Arrive at destination
West Oro Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 53.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Trekell Road
Turn right onto North Trekell Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
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
7
52.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Twin Peaks Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward Twin Peaks Road
4
53.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
West Linda Vista Boulevard
Turn right onto West Linda Vista Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.96 | $27.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Oro Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Oro Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
MST
Current temp
57°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
31 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 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
63.4 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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 17m drive. You will face about 11 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Casa Grande, AZ
Full guide →Casa Grande is a city in South Central Arizona that is largely a commuter town for people working in Tucson or Phoenix. It was the site of an internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, and has played a prominent role in baseball in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oro Valley, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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