How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Avondale, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Avondale, AZ is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.49 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.47 mi
82.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.47 mi
Kilometers
82.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107.01 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale
Sun, May 31, 4:09 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sun, May 31, 5:21 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-05-31T02:57
Arrive Avondale
Sun, May 31, 4:09 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casa Grande
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
31.5 mi
00h 35m
To Avondale
35 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Avondale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Avondale.

  1. 1

    Start on West Gila Bend Highway

    10 m · 8 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 387

    2448 ft · 46 sec · State Route 387

  4. 4

    Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    1557 ft · 34 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    847 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South 59th Avenue

    534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

    111 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

    91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 56 sec · East Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · North Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Avondale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 35%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 29%
West Buckeye Road
8.89 mi · 13%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 12%
AZ 202 Loop West
1.13 mi · 2%
East Western Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

23.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 35m from Casa Grande
Leave By
4:06 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near Avondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Avondale?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Casa Grande and 35 miles from Avondale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Grande and Sunny near Avondale.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.84 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Avondale

#2 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gila Bend Highway (-111.757373, 32.879483)
End: North Central Avenue (-112.349689, 33.4356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.27
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.63 $23.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.54 $25.09
Premium $5.57 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $6.37 $14.96 $29.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Avondale. The current time is 02:57:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.