How far is Casa Grande, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.51 mi
00h 55m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.51 mi
Kilometers
70.03 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Tan Valley
Wed, Jun 3, 12:40 PM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Wed, Jun 3, 1:35 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-06-03T11:44
Arrive San Tan Valley
Wed, Jun 3, 12:40 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Casa Grande
22.7 mi
00h 27m
To San Tan Valley
20.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
101°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
103°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gila Bend Highway

    10 m · 8 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 387

    2448 ft · 46 sec · State Route 387

  4. 4

    Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    1557 ft · 34 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    9.1 mi · 9 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Riggs Road

    14.8 mi · 25 min · East Riggs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Combs Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Combs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Combs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Schnepf Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Riggs Road
14.8 mi · 34%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
9.1 mi · 21%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 18%
East Combs Road
2.01 mi · 5%
North Schnepf Road
2.01 mi · 5%
West Combs Road
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Riggs Road

Turn right onto East Riggs Road

14.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 27m from Casa Grande
Leave By
4:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Casa Grande and 20.9 miles from San Tan Valley.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Grande and Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.71 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gila Bend Highway (-111.757373, 32.879483)
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $5.57 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $6.37 $9.74 $19.48

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and San Tan Valley. The current time is 11:44:05.

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.