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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

67.4 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
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.

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Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

Line Knipst

Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Casa Grande, AZ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 23.1 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

33.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m, 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 12 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 23.1 miles.

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 West Deer Valley 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: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Deer Valley Road

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Black Canyon Highway

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

Navigation decision point

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge

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 185 Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
6
59 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande A...

Towns Along This Route

Between Deer Valley, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ, road signs point toward Coolidge and Casa Grande Airport.

Coolidge

58.7 mi in | ~1h 6m

Casa Grande Airport

59 mi in | ~1h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 23.1 mi 23m
Black Canyon Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Maricopa Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
North Pinal Avenue 7.9 mi 13m
West Deer Valley Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Black Canyon Highway 0.5 mi <1m
State Route 387 0.4 mi <1m
North 35th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway — 23.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
4

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · this road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 17

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on I 17; US 60

16 mi · 18 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 10

23 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 185 Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
10

Turn straight onto AZ 387

0.4 mi · 38 sec · State Route 387
11

Continue on AZ 387

7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

AZ 287

Trip Plan

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 33.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 67.4 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 40m 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 Casa Grande, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Deer Valley, 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 Deer Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deer Valley, 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 Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 23.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 40m into the drive

Downtown Tempe, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tempe, AZ

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.

Popular next leg

Tempe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

44.3 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tempe, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Casa Grande, AZ

The final approach into Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande, AZ.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 60.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.41 one way

$26.83 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $14.16 $28.33
premium $5.59 $14.83 $29.65
diesel $5.64 $14.97 $29.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shops at Norterra - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Deer Valley Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Metro Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Northern Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Glendale, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Citadelle - Tesla Supercharger

Glendale, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

WinCo Foods - Glendale, 59th & Bell #109

Glendale, AZ

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd

Phoenix, AZ

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 eVgo Network: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.44 $4.31

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Morning in Deer Valley on Monday

Local time

11:04 AM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casa Grande, AZ

Morning in Casa Grande on Monday

Local time

11:04 AM

MST

Current temp

52°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

6 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 Deer Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 67.4 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 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 33.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.41 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: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Deer Valley, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ, road signs point toward Coolidge and Casa Grande Airport.

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