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Trip from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

165.6 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Fortuna Foothills, AZ, AZ

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Brent Singleton

Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Casa Grande, AZ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 165.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, South Trekell Road, South Foothills Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 159.7 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.96 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 165.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 159.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Foothills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 40th Street

At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Foothills Boulevard

Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
161.2 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward Trekell Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Trekell Road
4
161.5 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | South Trekell Road

Turn left onto South Trekell Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 159.7 mi 2h 42m
South Trekell Road 2.7 mi 4m
South Foothills Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
East 2nd Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Casa Grande Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East 40th Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Sheryl Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 159.7 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Sheryl Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Sheryl Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East 40th Street
3

Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Foothills Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
5

Merge onto I 8

160 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward Trekell Road
7

Turn left onto South Trekell Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Trekell Road
8

Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
9

Enter roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue

29 ft · 0 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue
10

Continue on North Casa Grande Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue
11

Continue on East 2nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
12

Continue on AZ 287

124 ft · 24 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
Use the left lane.
13

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.7 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.8 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

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 Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ

This is one driving day of about 165.6 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 159.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.8 mi from Fortuna Foothills, AZ · 1h 25m into the drive

Downtown Buckeye, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

83 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

Buckeye, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ

93.2 mi · 1h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Buckeye, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckeye, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.96 one way

$65.91 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $34.80 $69.60
premium $5.59 $36.43 $72.85
diesel $5.64 $36.79 $73.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.39 $7.95
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.49 $6.62
EV Truck/SUV 66.2 0 $23.18 $10.60

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 6 hours ago

Origin

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Afternoon in Fortuna Foothills on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

MST

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 5 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Casa Grande, AZ

Afternoon in Casa Grande on Monday

Local time

1:31 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

26 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

2h 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 165.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, South Trekell Road, South Foothills Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.96 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Foothills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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