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Trip from Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Casas Adobes, AZ

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city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Maricopa, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North La Cañada Drive, West Orange Grove Road, North Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m 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 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 84.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North La Cañada Drive 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North La Cañada Drive
West Orange Grove Road
North Casa Grande Highway
I 10 West
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
I 8 West
Phoenix Bypass Route
Stanfield

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North La Cañada Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casas Adobes, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.

1

Start on North La Cañada Drive

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North La Cañada Drive
2

Continue on North La Cañada Drive

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North La Cañada Drive
3

Turn right onto West Orange Grove Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · West Orange Grove Road
4

Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
5

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 10 West
6

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50 mi · 50 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

0.4 mi · 36 sec · I 8 West: San Diego
8

Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

17 mi · 16 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
9

Take the exit slight right toward Stanfield

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Stanfield
10

Turn right onto Stanfield Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Stanfield Road
11

Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
12

Continue on Arizona Drive

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Arizona Drive
13

Continue on Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

4.1 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
14

Turn right onto South John Wayne Parkway

13 mi · 15 min · South John Wayne Parkway
15

Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from Casas Adobes, AZ · 44m into the drive

census designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arizona City, AZ

42 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

Marana, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arizona City, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Casas Adobes, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maricopa, AZ

The final approach into Maricopa, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.87 one way

$33.75 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $17.86 $35.71
premium $5.59 $18.64 $37.29
diesel $5.61 $18.70 $37.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Casas Adobes, AZ

Morning in Casas Adobes on Thursday

Local time

11:57 AM

MST

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maricopa, AZ

Morning in Maricopa on Thursday

Local time

11:57 AM

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m 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 Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North La Cañada Drive, West Orange Grove Road, North Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Casas Adobes, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 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 Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Casas Adobes, AZ to Maricopa, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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