How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Sun City, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Sun City, AZ is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
70.53 mi
01h 24m
Flight
57.84 mi
93.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.84 mi
Kilometers
93.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.5 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City
Thu, Apr 30, 3:22 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Thu, Apr 30, 4:47 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-30T01:58
Arrive Sun City
Thu, Apr 30, 3:22 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
35.3 mi
00h 42m
To Sun City
35.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Sun City.

  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 left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    1831 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 33%
Papago Freeway
15 mi · 21%
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 17%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 12%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 11%
AZ 101 Loop North
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

23.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 42m from Casa Grande
Leave By
3:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Sun City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Sun City?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Casa Grande and 35.2 miles from Sun City.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Sun City.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

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 Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 11.8 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Sun City. Straight-line distance: 57.84 mi (93.08 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Sun City

#2 Sun City

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population37,499
Coordinates33.5975400, -112.2718200
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Sun City (-112.27182, 33.59754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $5.57 $13.86 $27.72
Diesel $6.37 $15.85 $31.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Sun City. The current time is 01:58:55.

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.