How far is Casa Grande, AZ from New River, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to New River, AZ is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
83.46 mi
01h 38m
Flight
74.86 mi
120.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.46 mi
Kilometers
134.32 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New River
Tue, May 26, 6:21 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Tue, May 26, 7:59 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-05-26T04:43
Arrive New River
Tue, May 26, 6:21 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Tempe Junction
AZ

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Casa Grande
41.8 mi
00h 49m
To New River
41.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and New River.

  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

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    33.8 mi · 38 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward New River

    1404 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North New River Road

    1249 ft · 38 sec · North New River Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road

    1415 ft · 29 sec · I-17 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West New River Road

    1769 ft · 37 sec · West New River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Kelley Road

    1083 ft · 37 sec · North Kelley Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kelley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
34.1 mi · 41%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 28%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 19%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 9%
State Route 387
0.46 mi · 1%
I 10 West
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

33.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe Junction
00h 49m from Casa Grande
Leave By
3:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near New River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to New River?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Tempe Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Casa Grande and 41.6 miles from New River.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.61 one way or $29.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tempe Junction

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 Tempe Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 7.2 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 5.4 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 3.3 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 3.3 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 Tempe Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

7 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

9 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

22 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

41 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and New River. Straight-line distance: 74.86 mi (120.48 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
New River

#2 New River

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population10,740
Coordinates33.9158700, -112.1359900
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: New River (-112.13599, 33.91587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $14.61
Round trip
$29.21
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.61 $29.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.75 $31.49
Premium $5.57 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $6.37 $18.78 $37.56

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and New River. The current time is 04:43:03.

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.