Trip from Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

Drive Time

44m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

Downtown Florence, AZ, AZ

Florence, AZ

Efrem Efre

Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Casa Grande, AZ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 31.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florence-Coolidge Highway, I-10, State Route 387 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.29 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

15.8 miles from Florence, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florence-Coolidge Highway 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 44m 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 Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florence-Coolidge Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I-10 Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 387 Unavailable Refreshing
North Pinal Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Florence-Coolidge Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway

108 ft · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway
3

Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

8.1 mi · 11 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
4

Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

7.0 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5

Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

6.9 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7

Continue on State Route 387

0.5 mi · 47 sec · State Route 387
8

Continue on North Pinal Avenue

7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
9

Arrive at your destination

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 15.8 miles from Florence, AZ, or about 22m into the drive.

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 31.6 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.8 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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 Florence, 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 Florence, AZ

This is one driving day of about 31.6 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.8 mi from Florence, AZ · 22m into the drive

Downtown Queen Creek, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

16 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Florence, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.29 one way

$12.58 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $6.64 $13.28
premium $5.59 $6.95 $13.90
diesel $5.64 $7.02 $14.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Florence, AZ

Afternoon in Florence on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casa Grande, AZ

Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

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

3 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

44m 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 Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 31.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florence-Coolidge Highway, I-10, State Route 387. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Florence, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.29 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 Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 44m 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 Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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