This 220.4-mile drive from Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ will take you approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a practical journey through the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more connected experience with the landscape. Budget around $44 for fuel for this trip, which includes one recommended stop along the way. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a different pace than a typical interstate cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.2 miles from Holbrook, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Casa Grande is a city in South Central Arizona that is largely a commuter town for people working in Tucson or Phoenix. It was the site of an internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, and has played a prominent role in baseball in the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 220.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be spending your time on roads that connect communities directly, rather than high-speed limited-access highways. While there isn't a designated 'longest stretch' to note, the profile suggests a consistent series of turns and changes in direction. The drive will likely feel more intimate and less about covering vast distances quickly, allowing for a closer look at the transition between different desert environments as you move through Arizona.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beeline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 171.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 220.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 171.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 183.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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171.4 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Turn left toward AZ 101 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
8
183.1 mi into trip|~3h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
187.1 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
8
187.6 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
8
211.7 mi into trip|~4h 20m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
187.1 mi in|~3h 54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi
1h 26m
Heber Road
30.9 mi
36m
Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi
30m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi
23m
Hwy 260
15.9 mi
22m
Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi
17m
Price Freeway
9.4 mi
10m
North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
South Beeline Highway
— 72.8 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Navajo Boulevard
2
Continue on US 180; AZ 77
0.5 mi·56 sec·Holbrook-Springerville Highway
3
Continue on AZ 77
1.6 mi·2 min·Show Low-Holbrook Highway
4
Turn right onto AZ 377
31 mi·36 min·Heber Road
5
Turn straight onto AZ 377
2.9 mi·3 min·Heber-Holbrook Highway
6
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 277
4.9 mi·6 min·West 3rd Street North
7
Continue on AZ 277
1.9 mi·3 min·Highway 277
8
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
0.2 mi·19 sec·Highway 260
9
Continue on AZ 260
16 mi·22 min·Hwy 260
10
Continue on AZ 260
13 mi·17 min·Payson-Heber Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on AZ 260
24 mi·30 min·Payson-Show Low Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto AZ 87
73 mi·1 hr 26 min·South Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi·4 min·East McDowell Road
14
Turn left
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop SouthUse the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
1.8 mi·2 min·Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
9.4 mi·10 min·Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 61BToward AZ 202 Loop WestUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
3.1 mi·3 min·Santan Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·41 sec
Exit 55A-BToward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 10 East: TucsonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on I 10
23 mi·23 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 185Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, CoolidgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
24
Turn straight onto AZ 387
0.4 mi·38 sec·State Route 387
25
Continue on AZ 387
7.9 mi·13 min·North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
AZ 287
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 43-minute journey, leaving after morning rush hour in Holbrook, AZ, around 9:00 AM, should provide a smooth start. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 220.4 miles, you have the flexibility to take your time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to local roads where stations might be less frequent than on major highways. The $44 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. This route is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace, embracing the local road character.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.2 miles from Holbrook, AZ, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.8 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 49 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 46m
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 Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, AZ
This is one driving day of about 220.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Holbrook, 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 South Beeline Highway for about 72.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.2 mi from Holbrook, AZ
· 2h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 212.8
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
$10
near mile 136.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.93 one way
$87.85 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$46.49
$92.97
premium
$5.59
$48.54
$97.07
diesel
$5.61
$48.68
$97.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.1
0
$23.15
$10.58
Efficient EV
55.1
0
$19.29
$8.82
EV Truck/SUV
88.2
1
$30.87
$14.11
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Holbrook, AZ
Night
in Holbrook on Friday
Local time
10:03 PM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Casa Grande, AZ
Night
in Casa Grande on Friday
Local time
10:03 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Payson, AZ
110 mi in
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 220.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Beeline Highway, Heber Road, Payson-Show Low Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.2 miles from Holbrook, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 220.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 171.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 183.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park and Tonto National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
