How far is Catalina Foothills, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?

The driving distance from Catalina Foothills, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
67.23 mi
01h 12m
Flight
63.24 mi
101.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.23 mi
Kilometers
108.2 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM MST
Return by in Catalina Foothills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catalina Foothills
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Casa Grande
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catalina Foothills
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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Catalina Foothills
34 mi
00h 36m
To Casa Grande
33.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catalina Foothills and Casa Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on North Hacienda del Sol Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Hacienda del Sol Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East River Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

    1642 ft · 39 sec · West Orange Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

    663 ft · 13 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    49.8 mi · 50 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Trekell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Trekell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

    3232 ft · 1 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Casa Grande Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue

    849 ft · 23 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    3187 ft · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Gila Bend Highway

    38 m · 24 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
49.8 mi · 74%
East River Road
7.7 mi · 11%
Phoenix Bypass Route
3.83 mi · 6%
South Trekell Road
2.57 mi · 4%
North Hacienda del Sol Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

49.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
00h 36m from Catalina Foothills
Leave By
4:04 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Catalina Foothills and Partly Sunny near Casa Grande.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catalina Foothills to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Catalina Foothills and 33.2 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:04 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Catalina Foothills and Partly Sunny near Casa Grande.

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, 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 Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catalina Foothills and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 63.24 mi (101.77 km).

Catalina Foothills

#1 Catalina Foothills

Census designated place

Population50,796
Coordinates32.2978500, -110.9187000
Altitude785
CountryUnited States
Casa Grande

#2 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: North Hacienda del Sol Road (-110.918734, 32.297859)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.47
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.73 $23.47
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $5.57 $13.19 $26.38
Diesel $6.37 $15.09 $30.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Catalina Foothills and Casa Grande. The current time is 00:09:18.

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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.