How far is Sun Lakes, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?

The driving distance from Sun Lakes, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.66 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.92 mi
38.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Tue, May 26, 9:40 AM MST
Return by in Sun Lakes
Tue, May 26, 10:16 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun Lakes
2026-05-26T09:04
Arrive Casa Grande
Tue, May 26, 9:40 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sun Lakes
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Sun Lakes
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To Casa Grande
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun Lakes and Casa Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bud Court

    44 m · 7 sec · East Bud Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive

    1243 ft · 45 sec · South Glenburn Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cochise Place

    75 m · 14 sec · East Cochise Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dobson Road

    1458 ft · 34 sec · South Dobson Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Hunt Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hunt Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

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

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

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

    653 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Route 387

    2035 ft · 39 sec · State Route 387

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun Lakes and Casa Grande.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8.84 mi · 33%
North Pinal Avenue
7.93 mi · 30%
West Hunt Highway
2.01 mi · 8%
State Route 387
0.39 mi · 1%
AZ 187
0.33 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

8.84 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 17m from Sun Lakes
Leave By
7:18 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Sun Lakes and 13.4 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 14.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 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
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

The City of Maricopa's City Complex

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun Lakes and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.49 km).

Sun Lakes

#1 Sun Lakes

Census designated place

Population13,975
Coordinates33.2111600, -111.8754200
Altitude364
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 Bud Court (-111.875121, 33.21104)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.31
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.65 $9.31
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $5.57 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $6.37 $5.98 $11.97

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun Lakes and Casa Grande. The current time is 09:04:44.

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.