How far is Prescott, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?
The driving distance from Prescott, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prescott and Casa Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott and Casa Grande.
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Start on East Goodwin Street
24 m · 7 sec · East Goodwin Street
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Turn right onto South Cortez Street
700 ft · 35 sec · South Cortez Street
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Turn right onto East Gurley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Gurley Street
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Continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
32.7 mi · 45 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 17 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 Prescott and Casa Grande.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Prescott 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 Prescott to Casa Grande?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 73.8 miles from Prescott and 74.1 miles from Casa Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prescott and Sunny near Casa Grande.
Stop Ideas Near New River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 121.79 mi (196.01 km).
#1 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.86 | $55.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
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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