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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.85 mi
02h 25m
Flight
116.74 mi
187.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.74 mi
Kilometers
187.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.58 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nogales
Sun, May 31, 8:11 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sun, May 31, 10:36 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-05-31T05:45
Arrive Nogales
Sun, May 31, 8:11 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:40 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
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
65.5 mi
01h 12m
To Nogales
65.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
96°F
Sunday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

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.

  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

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    39 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive

  15. 15

    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.

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 44%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 42%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 4%
I 19 Business
4.72 mi · 4%
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.75 mi · 3%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
01h 12m from Casa Grande
Leave By
1:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Tucson, 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 South Tucson.

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 116.74 mi (187.88 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Nogales

#2 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $22.87
Round trip
$45.75
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Nogales. The current time is 05:45:46.

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.