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

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.08 mi
02h 35m
Flight
166.84 mi
268.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.84 mi
Kilometers
268.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.08 mi
Kilometers
286.6 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-22T19:05
Arrive Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
89.7 mi
01h 17m
To Yuma
88.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 67%
Phoenix Bypass Route
54.4 mi · 31%
North Trekell Road
3.45 mi · 2%
West Florence Boulevard
1 mi · 1%
Harold C Giss Parkway
0.99 mi · 1%
I 8 West
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

119 mi · 02h 02m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 17m from Casa Grande
Leave By
1:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Casa Grande and 88.4 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Yuma. Straight-line distance: 166.84 mi (268.51 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

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

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gila Bend Highway (-111.757373, 32.879483)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.18
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.09 $62.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.52 $67.05
Premium $5.57 $34.95 $69.91
Diesel $6.37 $39.98 $79.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Yuma. The current time is 19:05:59.

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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.