How far is Cottonwood, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?
Fastest route
Here are the directions from Cottonwood, Arizona to Casa Grande, Arizona:
Directions
- 🚗 Get on I-17 S in Camp Verde from S Main St and AZ-260 E.
- 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-260 E.
- 🛣️ Continue straight to stay on AZ-260 E.
- 🛣️ Pass by Jack in the Box (on the right).
- 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-260 E.
- 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-260 E.
- 🚗 Merge onto I-17 S toward Phoenix.
- 🛣️ Follow I-17 S and I-10 E to AZ-387 S/N Pinal Ave in Pinal County. Take exit 185 from I-10 E.
- 🚗 Merge onto I-10 E/US-60 E.
- 🔄 Keep left at the fork to stay on I-10 E, follow signs for Tucson.
- 🛣️ Take exit 185 for AZ-187/AZ-387 toward Coolidge/Florence.
- 🛣️ Continue on AZ-387 S/N Pinal Ave.
- 🚗 Turn right onto W Kortsen Rd.
- 🛣️ Continue straight to stay on W Kortsen Rd.
- 🚗 Turn right onto N Thornton Rd.
- 🚗 Turn right onto Agusta Ct (Restricted usage road).
- 🚗 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Cypress Ln (Restricted usage road).
- 🚗 Turn right onto Sawgrass Ct (Restricted usage road).
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure to follow the signs for I-17 S when getting on the highway.
- Pay attention to the traffic circles and take the appropriate exits.
- Stay on I-10 E and follow the signs for Tucson.
- Take exit 185 for AZ-187/AZ-387 toward Coolidge/Florence.
- Be aware of any restricted usage roads and follow the directions accordingly.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Casa Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Casa Grande.
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Start on the route
962 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 4
6.4 mi · 15 min · Navajo Route 4
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Continue on Indian Route 4
1.8 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 4
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Continue on Navajo Route 4
4 mi · 10 min · Navajo Route 4
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 65
1.9 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 65
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Continue on Indian Route 65
2.8 mi · 7 min · Indian Route 65
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Continue on Navajo Route 65
1.3 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 65
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Continue on Hopi Route 65
8.4 mi · 20 min · Hopi Route 65
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Continue on Indian Route 60
6.6 mi · 16 min · Indian Route 60
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Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
11.7 mi · 14 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
38.8 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Take the ramp right
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
1721 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport
653 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 387
2035 ft · 39 sec · State Route 387
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Continue on North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood and Casa Grande.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood to Casa Grande?
The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountainaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.3 miles from Cottonwood and 173.2 miles from Casa Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.39 one way or $122.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cottonwood and Casa Grande, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonwood and Sunny near Casa Grande.
Stop Ideas Near Mountainaire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountainaire.
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 244.88 mi (394.09 km).
#1 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 12,762 |
| Coordinates | 36.0730600, -109.8923400 |
| Altitude | 1850 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Casa Grande
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 61,183 |
| Coordinates | 32.8795000, -111.7573500 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $61.39 | $122.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $66.19 | $132.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $69.02 | $138.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $78.94 | $157.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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