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

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
52.84 mi
00h 54m
Flight
44.27 mi
71.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.27 mi
Kilometers
71.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.84 mi
Kilometers
85.04 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Wed, Apr 22, 2:24 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 22, 3:18 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-22T13:30
Arrive Casa Grande
Wed, Apr 22, 2:24 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Scottsdale
26.4 mi
00h 27m
To Casa Grande
26.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1838 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Price Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix

    2460 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 387 South: Casa Grande, Casa Grande Airport

    653 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Route 387

    2035 ft · 39 sec · State Route 387

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 44%
Price Freeway
9.42 mi · 18%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 15%
Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 9%
Santan Freeway
3.11 mi · 6%
I 10 East
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

23.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 27m from Scottsdale
Leave By
4:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Scottsdale and 26.5 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 44.27 mi (71.25 km).

Scottsdale

#1 Scottsdale

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

Population262,647
Coordinates33.5092100, -111.8990300
Altitude383
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: (-111.898944, 33.509209)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.52
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.26 $18.52
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $5.57 $10.41 $20.82
Diesel $6.37 $11.90 $23.81

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Casa Grande. The current time is 13:30:38.

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.