How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Safford, AZ?
The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Safford, AZ is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Safford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Safford.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.2 mi · 49 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North: Safford
1830 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
33.6 mi · 43 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Safford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Safford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Safford?
The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whetstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Casa Grande and 97.1 miles from Safford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.96 one way or $67.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Grande and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Safford.
Stop Ideas Near Whetstone
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 Whetstone.
Benson
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Safford. Straight-line distance: 119.01 mi (191.53 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 Safford
City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,951 |
| Coordinates | 32.8339500, -109.7075800 |
| Altitude | 889 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safford (-109.70758, 32.83395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $33.96 | $67.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.18 | $76.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
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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