How far is San Luis, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 San Luis and Casa Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Casa Grande.
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Start on Urtuzuastegui Street
6 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1254 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East C Street
1312 ft · 42 sec · East C Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1371 ft · 31 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
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Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
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Continue on South Araby Road
2412 ft · 31 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
166.2 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road
1542 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Trekell Road
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Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
3232 ft · 1 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Casa Grande Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue
849 ft · 23 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Street
3187 ft · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West Gila Bend Highway
38 m · 24 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
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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 San Luis 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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
166 mi · 02h 50m
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 San Luis 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 San Luis to Casa Grande?
The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from San Luis and 97.9 miles from Casa Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 12:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.36 one way or $68.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Luis and Sunny near Casa Grande.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
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 Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 177.98 mi (286.43 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 31,520 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870000, -114.7821800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: West Gila Bend Highway (-111.757373, 32.879483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $34.36 | $68.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
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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