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

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.47 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.92 mi
38.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.42 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun Lakes
Tue, May 26, 10:56 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Tue, May 26, 11:35 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-05-26T10:18
Arrive Sun Lakes
Tue, May 26, 10:56 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Casa Grande
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Casa Grande
14.7 mi
00h 19m
To Sun Lakes
14.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 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 Sun Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17 mi · 17 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Riggs Road

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Riggs Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Riggs Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Dobson Road

    1314 ft · 31 sec · South Dobson Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Palomino Place

    56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Pinewood Drive

    98 m · 11 sec · South Pinewood Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Foster Avenue

    616 ft · 23 sec · East Foster Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive

    847 ft · 31 sec · South Glenburn Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Bud Court

    44 m · 5 sec · East Bud Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bud Court

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
17 mi · 58%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 27%
East Riggs Road
2.43 mi · 8%
State Route 387
0.46 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.34 mi · 1%
Riggs Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

17 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 19m from Casa Grande
Leave By
7:12 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near Sun Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Casa Grande and 14.7 miles from Sun Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 13 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 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
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

The City of Maricopa's City Complex

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Sun Lakes. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.49 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

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

#2 Sun Lakes

Census designated place

Population13,975
Coordinates33.2111600, -111.8754200
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Sun Lakes (-111.87542, 33.21116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.55 $11.10
Premium $5.57 $5.79 $11.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.62 $13.24

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Sun Lakes. The current time is 10:18:16.

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.