Origin
Flowing Wells, AZ
Afternoon in Flowing Wells on Friday
Local time
3:38 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flowing Wells, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flowing Wells, AZ
Brent Singleton
Casa Grande, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 62.3-mile drive from Flowing Wells, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ will take approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a modest fuel cost estimated at $12. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this journey, as there's no highway driving involved. The route stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. With no designated stops recommended, you have the flexibility to set your own pace and make spontaneous detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 62.3-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and county roads for the full duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.1 miles along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and making turns frequently, so stay alert. The Phoenix Bypass Route and South Trekell Road will also feature in your navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Ruthrauff Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Ruthrauff Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Ruthrauff Road
Turn right onto West Ruthrauff Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 10 West
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
53.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Trekell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 174
Toward Trekell Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 52.1 mi | 52m |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 3.8 mi | 3m |
| South Trekell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Ruthrauff Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Casa Grande Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Casa Grande Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 52.1 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flowing Wells, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
114 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto West Ruthrauff Road
45 ft
·
28 sec
·
West Ruthrauff Road
4
Continue on West Ruthrauff Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ruthrauff Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Casa Grande Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 10 West
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
10
Continue on I 8
3.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 174
Toward Trekell Road
12
Turn right onto South Trekell Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Trekell Road
13
Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Casa Grande Avenue
15
Continue on North Casa Grande Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Casa Grande Avenue
16
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
17
Continue on AZ 287
124 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Gila Bend Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
AZ 287
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Flowing Wells, AZ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.1 miles from Flowing Wells, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.41 one way
$24.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 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 | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
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
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Friday
Local time
3:38 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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 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 9m 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 Flowing Wells, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix Bypass Route, South Trekell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Flowing Wells, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Ruthrauff Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Flowing Wells, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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