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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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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.
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Start on West Gila Bend Highway
10 m · 3 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
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Continue on West Florence Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Florence Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Trekell Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Trekell Road
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Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ajo Way
1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
142 m · 11 sec · West Ajo Highway
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Turn left onto South Mission Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Mission Road
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Turn right onto West Irvington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Irvington Road
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Turn left onto Cardinal Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cardinal Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bilby Road
22 m · 2 sec · West Bilby Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
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).
#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 Drexel Heights
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 27,749 |
| Coordinates | 32.1411900, -111.0284300 |
| Altitude | 770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drexel Heights (-111.02843, 32.14119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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