How far is Chino Valley, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?

The driving distance from Chino Valley, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
156.9 mi
02h 30m
Flight
135.78 mi
218.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.78 mi
Kilometers
218.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.9 mi
Kilometers
252.51 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 PM MST
Return by in Chino Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chino Valley
2026-04-17T21:26
Arrive Casa Grande
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:28 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chino Valley
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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Chino Valley
78.3 mi
01h 15m
To Casa Grande
78.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley and Casa Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3075 ft · 49 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto AZ 89A|none

    1502 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A

    826 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fain Road

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Fain Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

    21.3 mi · 26 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  22. 22

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

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

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

    653 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Route 387

    2035 ft · 39 sec · State Route 387

  25. 25

    Continue on North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chino Valley 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 24%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 15%
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21.3 mi · 14%
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 10%
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
01h 15m from Chino Valley
Leave By
1:28 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chino Valley 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 Chino Valley to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Chino Valley and 78.6 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:28 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.43 one way or $54.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chino Valley and Sunny near Casa Grande.

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chino Valley and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 135.78 mi (218.51 km).

Chino Valley

#1 Chino Valley

Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Population12,819
Coordinates34.7575200, -112.4537800
Altitude1435
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: AZ 89 (-112.453857, 34.757523)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $27.43
Round trip
$54.86
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.43 $54.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.57 $59.15
Premium $5.57 $30.84 $61.67
Diesel $6.37 $35.27 $70.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chino Valley and Casa Grande. The current time is 21:26:11.

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.