How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Apache Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Apache Junction, AZ is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Apache Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Apache Junction.
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Start on West Gila Bend Highway
10 m · 8 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
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Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
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Continue on State Route 387
2448 ft · 46 sec · State Route 387
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Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
1557 ft · 34 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
1782 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
9.1 mi · 9 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
1404 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Arizona Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop East: Santan Freeway
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
16.2 mi · 19 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Globe
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ironwood Drive
2095 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Ironwood Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Ironwood Drive
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Turn right onto West Apache Trail
1 km · 1 min · West Apache Trail
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Turn slight left
646 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North Apache Trail
54 m · 8 sec · North Apache Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Apache Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Apache Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santan Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
16.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Apache Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Apache Junction?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Casa Grande and 27.2 miles from Apache Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Apache Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Apache Junction. Straight-line distance: 38.9 mi (62.61 km).
#1 Casa Grande
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 61,183 |
| Coordinates | 32.8795000, -111.7573500 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apache Junction
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.4150500, -111.5495800 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apache Junction (-111.54958, 33.41505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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