How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Show Low, AZ?
The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Show Low, AZ is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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 46m.
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.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Show Low.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Show Low.
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Start on West Gila Bend Highway
10 m · 8 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
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Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
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Continue on State Route 387
2448 ft · 46 sec · State Route 387
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Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
57 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
892 ft · 23 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Deuce of Clubs
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Show Low.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 36m
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 Show Low.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Show Low?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Casa Grande and 86.6 miles from Show Low.
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 35.8 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 9:28 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Grande and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Show Low.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
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 Globe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Show Low. Straight-line distance: 137.52 mi (221.32 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 Show Low
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,578 |
| Coordinates | 34.2542100, -110.0298300 |
| Altitude | 1927 |
| Country | United States |
End: Show Low (-110.02983, 34.25421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.06 | $68.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.96 | $77.92 |
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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