Origin
Yuma, AZ
Late night in Yuma on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
179.5 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
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6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, AZ
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Casa Grande, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 179.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.3 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.76 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
89.7 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 179.5 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 174.3 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 0.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 175.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge onto I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
175.1 mi into trip
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~3h in
Take the exit toward Trekell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Trekell Road
4
175.4 mi into trip
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~3h 1m in
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South Trekell Road
Turn left onto South Trekell Road
Navigation decision point
4
178.7 mi into trip
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~3h 6m in
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North Casa Grande Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 174.3 mi | 2h 59m |
| South Trekell Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Jimmie Kerr Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kumeyaay Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Casa Grande Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winterhaven Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 174.3 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ.
1
Start on I 8 BUS
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on I 8 BUS
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Winterhaven Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 8
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Continue on I 8
174 mi
·
2 hr 59 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
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0 sec
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North Casa Grande Avenue
10
Continue on North Casa Grande Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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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
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West Gila Bend Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
AZ 287
Trip Plan
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 89.7 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.3 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
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 Yuma, 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 Yuma, AZ
This is one driving day of about 179.5 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yuma, 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 174.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.7 mi from Yuma, AZ · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.3 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
$35.76 one way
$71.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $37.84 | $75.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.63 | $79.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.85 | $8.62 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.13 | $11.49 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Casa Grande, AZ
Late night in Casa Grande on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
MST
Current temp
88°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
1 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
3h 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 Yuma, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ covers 179.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.7 miles from Yuma, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 175.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Yuma, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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