How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Fountain Hills, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
65.64 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.64 mi
81.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.64 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-19T09:02
Arrive Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
32.9 mi
00h 41m
To Fountain Hills
32.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Fountain Hills.

  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 right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 202 Loop East

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Country Club Drive

    2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Beeline Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Beeline Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard

    3136 ft · 60 sec · East Shea Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East La Montana Drive

    593 ft · 23 sec · East La Montana Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Hamilton Drive

    935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Hamilton Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 35%
Price Freeway
9.29 mi · 14%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 12%
Beeline Highway
6.73 mi · 10%
North Beeline Highway
4.52 mi · 7%
Santan Freeway
3.08 mi · 5%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 41m from Casa Grande
Leave By
3:46 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Fountain Hills?

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 32.9 miles from Casa Grande and 32.8 miles from Fountain Hills.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.

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.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 12.3 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 9 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
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

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 Fountain Hills. Straight-line distance: 50.64 mi (81.5 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Fountain Hills

#2 Fountain Hills

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population25,960
Coordinates33.6117100, -111.7173600
Altitude489
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
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
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.38 $24.77
Premium $5.57 $12.91 $25.83
Diesel $6.37 $14.77 $29.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Fountain Hills. The current time is 09:02:50.

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.