How far is Show Low, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?

The driving distance from Show Low, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.21 mi
03h 28m
Flight
137.52 mi
221.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.21 mi
Kilometers
280.36 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Fri, May 1, 9:37 PM MST
Return by in Show Low
Sat, May 2, 1:05 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Show Low
2026-05-01T18:09
Arrive Casa Grande
Fri, May 1, 9:37 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Show Low
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Show Low
86.7 mi
01h 44m
To Casa Grande
87.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Show Low and Casa Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on East Deuce of Clubs

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Deuce of Clubs

  2. 2

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  9. 9

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson

    2834 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

    1614 ft · 45 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

    15.6 mi · 20 min · Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Butte Avenue

    2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    2076 ft · 37 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 387

    2460 ft · 47 sec · State Route 387

  22. 22

    Continue on North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Show Low 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 48%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 17%
Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
15.6 mi · 9%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.07 mi · 5%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 5%
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

83.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
01h 44m from Show Low
Leave By
10:04 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Show Low 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 Show Low to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Show Low and 87.6 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.45 one way or $60.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Show Low and Sunny near Casa Grande.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Show Low and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 137.52 mi (221.32 km).

Show Low

#1 Show Low

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,578
Coordinates34.2542100, -110.0298300
Altitude1927
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: East Deuce of Clubs (-110.029765, 34.254047)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $30.45
Round trip
$60.90
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.45 $60.90
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.83 $65.66
Premium $5.57 $34.23 $68.46
Diesel $6.37 $39.15 $78.30

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Show Low and Casa Grande. The current time is 18:09:03.

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.