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

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Sedona, AZ is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.82 mi
03h 10m
Flight
137.51 mi
221.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.51 mi
Kilometers
221.3 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.82 mi
Kilometers
263.65 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedona
Sun, May 3, 4:31 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sun, May 3, 7:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-05-03T01:21
Arrive Sedona
Sun, May 3, 4:31 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casa Grande
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
82 mi
01h 35m
To Sedona
81.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM MST
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    36.9 mi · 37 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona

    859 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    32 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3102 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2377 ft · 58 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2924 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    32 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    41 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1761 ft · 49 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1260 ft · 36 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North State Route 89A

    100 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward North State Route 89A

    63 m · 4 sec · North State Route 89A

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
1 merges, 22 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
50.2 mi · 31%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 25%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 14%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 10%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.5 mi · 9%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

41.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
01h 35m from Casa Grande
Leave By
10:40 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Partly Cloudy near Sedona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Casa Grande and 81.8 miles from Sedona.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:40 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Sedona. Straight-line distance: 137.51 mi (221.3 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

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

#2 Sedona

City in Arizona, USA

Population10,328
Coordinates34.8697400, -111.7609900
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Sedona (-111.76099, 34.86974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.23
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.62 $57.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.85 $61.71
Premium $5.57 $32.17 $64.34
Diesel $6.37 $36.80 $73.59

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Sedona. The current time is 01:21:21.

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.