How far is Casa Grande, AZ from San Luis, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
45.76 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.34 mi
64.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.34 mi
Kilometers
64.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.76 mi
Kilometers
73.65 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Luis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-19T03:36
Arrive San Luis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Casa Grande
22.9 mi
00h 34m
To San Luis
22.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and San Luis.

  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

    4 mi · 7 min · North Trekell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Hanna Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Chuichu Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Route 15

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Indian Route 51

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 51

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 73%
South Chuichu Road
5.35 mi · 12%
North Trekell Road
4.02 mi · 9%
Indian Route 51
1.14 mi · 2%
West Hanna Street
1.01 mi · 2%
West Florence Boulevard
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indian Route 15

Continue on Indian Route 15

33.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
00h 34m from Casa Grande
Leave By
4:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near San Luis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to San Luis?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Casa Grande and 22.9 miles from San Luis.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near San Luis.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 40.34 mi (64.92 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
San Luis

#2 San Luis

Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States

Population36,242
Coordinates32.3467300, -112.0409700
Altitude547
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: San Luis (-112.04097, 32.34673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.59 $17.19
Premium $5.57 $8.96 $17.92
Diesel $6.37 $10.25 $20.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and San Luis. The current time is 03:36:48.

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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.