Origin
Guadalupe, AZ
Afternoon in Guadalupe on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guadalupe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Drive Time
44m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guadalupe, AZ
Los Muertos Crew
Casa Grande, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Guadalupe and Casa Grande, Arizona, you are in for a quick 39.2-mile journey through the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward trip. Given the short duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both towns reside within the same desert region, you will experience a consistent environment from start to finish. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a simple connection between these two Arizona communities.
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
19.6 miles from Guadalupe, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via East Calle Gloria, South Avenida Del Yaqui, and South Priest Drive to reach your destination. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you should anticipate a slower pace compared to major freeways. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch here, as the longest segment is effectively zero miles on East Calle Gloria. The character of this road is defined by its local streets, so keep your focus on frequent maneuvering rather than long, straight-line driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Calle Gloria 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 Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Calle Gloria | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Avenida Del Yaqui | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Priest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Baseline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 187 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Calle Gloria
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guadalupe, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
144 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto East Calle Gloria
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Calle Gloria
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Avenida Del Yaqui
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Avenida Del Yaqui
5
Continue on South Priest Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Priest Drive
6
Turn left onto West Baseline Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Baseline Road
7
Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 10 East: Tucson
8
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
11
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
12
Turn straight onto State Route 387
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Route 387
13
Continue on North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pinal Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 44-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can complete the entire 39.2-mile distance in one go without needing to schedule formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $8 estimated cost. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections as you transition between neighborhoods. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to map out your turns on South Priest Drive and South Avenida Del Yaqui in advance, as the technical nature of these local roads requires constant navigation. Enjoy the ease of a trip that gets you to Casa Grande without the stress of heavy highway traffic.
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 19.6 miles from Guadalupe, 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 39.2 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 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 38m
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 Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe, AZ
This is one driving day of about 39.2 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guadalupe, 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 19.6 mi from Guadalupe, AZ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Guadalupe, 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
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
4:42 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
8 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 Guadalupe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 39.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Calle Gloria, South Avenida Del Yaqui, South Priest Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Guadalupe, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.80 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 Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Guadalupe, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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