How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Drexel Heights, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Drexel Heights, AZ is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.17 mi
01h 25m
Flight
66.37 mi
106.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.17 mi
Kilometers
119.37 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drexel Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-18T06:21
Arrive Drexel Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Casa Grande
37.1 mi
00h 42m
To Drexel Heights
37.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Drexel Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on West Gila Bend Highway

    10 m · 3 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on West Florence Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Florence Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Trekell Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Trekell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson

    88 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Ajo Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way

  14. 14

    Continue on West Ajo Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · West Ajo Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Mission Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Mission Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Irvington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Irvington Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cardinal Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cardinal Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bilby Road

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bilby Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bilby Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 74%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 7%
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.75 mi · 5%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
South Mission Road
1.34 mi · 2%
West Irvington Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
00h 42m from Casa Grande
Leave By
3:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near Drexel Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Drexel Heights?

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Casa Grande and 37.1 miles from Drexel Heights.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Drexel Heights. Straight-line distance: 66.37 mi (106.82 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Drexel Heights

#2 Drexel Heights

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population27,749
Coordinates32.1411900, -111.0284300
Altitude770
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Drexel Heights (-111.02843, 32.14119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.99 $27.97
Premium $5.57 $14.58 $29.17
Diesel $6.37 $16.68 $33.36

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Drexel Heights. The current time is 06:21:27.

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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.