How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Nogales, AZ?
The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Nogales, AZ is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pima 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 Nogales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Nogales.
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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
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
39 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wayside Drive
28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wayside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Nogales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 01h 02m
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 Nogales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Nogales?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Casa Grande and 65.4 miles from Nogales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Grande and Sunny near Nogales.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
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 South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 116.74 mi (187.88 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 Nogales
City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border
| Population | 20,107 |
| Coordinates | 31.3403800, -110.9342500 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $22.87 | $45.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
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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