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

The driving distance from Nogales, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
132.39 mi
02h 04m
Flight
116.74 mi
187.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.74 mi
Kilometers
187.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.39 mi
Kilometers
213.06 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Sun, May 31, 6:31 AM MST
Return by in Nogales
Sun, May 31, 8:36 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nogales
2026-05-31T04:27
Arrive Casa Grande
Sun, May 31, 6:31 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nogales
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
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Nogales
66.1 mi
01h 02m
To Casa Grande
66.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
96°F
Sunday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 5 sec · North Wayside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Grand Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Mariposa Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Mariposa Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    3178 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road

    1480 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Trekell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Trekell Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

    3232 ft · 1 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    9 m · 1 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue

    849 ft · 23 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    3187 ft · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Gila Bend Highway

    38 m · 24 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nogales 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 45%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 41%
South Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
Phoenix Bypass Route
3.83 mi · 3%
South Trekell Road
2.57 mi · 2%
North Grand Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

60 mi · 01h 06m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
01h 02m from Nogales
Leave By
2:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nogales 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 Nogales to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Nogales and 66.3 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Tucson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Tucson, 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 South Tucson.

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nogales and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 116.74 mi (187.88 km).

Nogales

#1 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
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 Wayside Drive (-110.934362, 31.340306)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.24
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.12 $46.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.93 $49.86
Premium $5.57 $25.99 $51.99
Diesel $6.37 $29.73 $59.46

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Nogales and Casa Grande. The current time is 04:27:09.

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.