How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Payson, AZ?
The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Payson, AZ is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa 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 Payson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Payson.
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Start on West Gila Bend Highway
10 m · 8 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
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Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
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Continue on State Route 387
2448 ft · 46 sec · State Route 387
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Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
1557 ft · 34 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
1782 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
847 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.2 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 202 Loop East
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
67.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Beeline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Beeline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Payson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
67.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Payson?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Casa Grande and 61.3 miles from Payson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.44 one way or $42.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casa Grande and Sunny near Payson.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Mesa Customer Service
Mesa Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Hills.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Payson. Straight-line distance: 96.63 mi (155.51 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 Payson
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 15,947 |
| Coordinates | 34.2308700, -111.3251400 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payson (-111.32514, 34.23087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.11 | $46.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.56 | $55.13 |
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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