How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Cottonwood, AZ?
The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Cottonwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Cottonwood.
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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
23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
2179 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
39.1 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
11.7 mi · 14 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Indian Route 60
6.6 mi · 16 min · Indian Route 60
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Continue on Hopi Route 65
8.4 mi · 20 min · Hopi Route 65
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Continue on Navajo Route 65
1.3 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 65
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Continue on Indian Route 65
2.8 mi · 7 min · Indian Route 65
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Continue on Navajo Route 65
1.9 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 65
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Route 4
4 mi · 10 min · Navajo Route 4
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Continue on Indian Route 4
1.8 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 4
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Continue on Navajo Route 4
6.4 mi · 16 min · Navajo Route 4
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Turn right
1460 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Cottonwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Cottonwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Cottonwood?
The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountainaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.7 miles from Casa Grande and 178.5 miles from Cottonwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.43 one way or $124.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Casa Grande and Cottonwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Cottonwood.
Stop Ideas Near Mountainaire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountainaire.
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Cottonwood. Straight-line distance: 244.88 mi (394.09 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 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 12,762 |
| Coordinates | 36.0730600, -109.8923400 |
| Altitude | 1850 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood (-109.89234, 36.07306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $62.43 | $124.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $67.31 | $134.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $70.19 | $140.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $80.28 | $160.55 |
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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