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

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
31.29 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.88 mi
48.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.88 mi
Kilometers
48.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.29 mi
Kilometers
50.35 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Tue, Apr 21, 6:21 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Tue, Apr 21, 7:07 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-21T17:35
Arrive Casa Grande
Tue, Apr 21, 6:21 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Chandler
15.6 mi
00h 22m
To Casa Grande
15.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 12:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

    120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue

    6.9 mi · 12 min · North Arizona Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport

    653 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Route 387

    2035 ft · 39 sec · State Route 387

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Arizona Avenue
13 mi · 42%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8.84 mi · 28%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 25%
State Route 387
0.39 mi · 1%
AZ 187
0.33 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

8.84 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 22m from Chandler
Leave By
4:58 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Chandler and Sunny near Casa Grande.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Chandler and 15.7 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 4:58 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Chandler and Sunny near Casa Grande.

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 12 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 11.3 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 10.5 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
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

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 Chandler and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.08 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
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: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $5.57 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $6.37 $7.00 $14.01

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Casa Grande. The current time is 17:35:08.

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.