How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Sahuarita, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Sahuarita, AZ is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
86.71 mi
01h 39m
Flight
79.02 mi
127.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.02 mi
Kilometers
127.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.71 mi
Kilometers
139.54 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sahuarita
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Thu, Apr 16, 5:05 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Sahuarita
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Marana
AZ

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
43.4 mi
00h 49m
To Sahuarita
43.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Sahuarita.

  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

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Sahuarita Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Sahuarita Road

    123 m · 16 sec · East Sahuarita Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sahuarita Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 63%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 18%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 6%
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3.75 mi · 4%
West Sahuarita Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marana
00h 49m from Casa Grande
Leave By
3:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Partly Sunny near Sahuarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Sahuarita?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Casa Grande and 43.3 miles from Sahuarita.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Casa Grande and Partly Sunny near Sahuarita.

Stop Ideas Near Marana

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Tucson

34 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

102 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Maricopa

103 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 79.02 mi (127.17 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

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

#2 Sahuarita

Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population32,327
Coordinates31.9575800, -110.9556500
Altitude824
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Sahuarita (-110.95565, 31.95758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.33 $32.67
Premium $5.57 $17.03 $34.06
Diesel $6.37 $19.48 $38.96

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Sahuarita. The current time is 01:47:17.

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.