How far is Drexel Heights, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?

The driving distance from Drexel Heights, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
74.03 mi
01h 14m
Flight
66.37 mi
106.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.03 mi
Kilometers
119.14 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Wed, May 13, 2:21 PM MST
Return by in Drexel Heights
Wed, May 13, 3:36 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Drexel Heights
2026-05-13T13:06
Arrive Casa Grande
Wed, May 13, 2:21 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Drexel Heights
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 Drexel Heights
37.6 mi
00h 37m
To Casa Grande
36.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
99°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Heights and Casa Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bilby Road

    22 m · 4 sec · West Bilby Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cardinal Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cardinal Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Irvington Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irvington Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Phoenix, El Paso

    2360 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    3178 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  10. 10

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road

    1480 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Trekell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Trekell Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

    3232 ft · 1 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

  15. 15

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

    9 m · 1 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue

    849 ft · 23 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    3187 ft · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Gila Bend Highway

    38 m · 24 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Drexel Heights 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 74%
South Freeway
5.39 mi · 7%
Phoenix Bypass Route
3.83 mi · 5%
West Irvington Road
2.72 mi · 4%
South Trekell Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
00h 37m from Drexel Heights
Leave By
4:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Drexel Heights and Mostly Sunny near Casa Grande.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Drexel Heights to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 37.6 miles from Drexel Heights and 36.5 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.92 one way or $25.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Drexel Heights and Mostly 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 Drexel Heights and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 66.37 mi (106.82 km).

Drexel Heights

#1 Drexel Heights

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population27,749
Coordinates32.1411900, -111.0284300
Altitude770
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: West Bilby Road (-111.02843, 32.141168)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $12.92
Round trip
$25.84
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.92 $25.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.93 $27.86
Premium $5.57 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $6.37 $16.62 $33.23

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Drexel Heights and Casa Grande. The current time is 13:06:45.

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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.