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

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Somerton, AZ is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.7 mi
03h 20m
Flight
172.69 mi
277.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.69 mi
Kilometers
277.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.7 mi
Kilometers
302.07 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerton
Sun, May 31, 7:25 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sun, May 31, 10:45 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-05-31T04:04
Arrive Somerton
Sun, May 31, 7:25 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
93.7 mi
01h 40m
To Somerton
94 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Trekell Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    54.4 mi · 54 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  6. 6

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    111.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis

    81 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road

    82 m · 4 sec · South Araby Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road

    723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway

    57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road

    2385 ft · 35 sec · South Araby Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 32nd Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · East 32nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 32nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Avenue B

    4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B

  16. 16

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West County 16th Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Musgrove Avenue

    113 m · 18 sec · South Musgrove Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Cano Street

    112 m · 18 sec · East Cano Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Somerton Avenue

    93 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Somerton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
112 mi · 60%
Phoenix Bypass Route
54.4 mi · 29%
East 32nd Street
5.85 mi · 3%
South Avenue B
4.04 mi · 2%
North Trekell Road
3.45 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

112 mi · 01h 54m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 40m from Casa Grande
Leave By
10:18 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near Somerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Casa Grande and 94 miles from Somerton.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 10:18 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Somerton. Straight-line distance: 172.69 mi (277.92 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

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

#2 Somerton

City in Arizona, United States

Population16,716
Coordinates32.5964400, -114.7096800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Somerton (-114.70968, 32.59644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.07 L · about $32.78
Round trip
$65.55
13.24 gal · 50.14 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.78 $65.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.34 $70.68
Premium $5.57 $36.85 $73.69
Diesel $6.37 $42.14 $84.29

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Somerton. The current time is 04:04:29.

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.