How far is Tanque Verde, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?

The driving distance from Tanque Verde, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
80.37 mi
01h 33m
Flight
73.55 mi
118.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.55 mi
Kilometers
118.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.37 mi
Kilometers
129.34 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casa Grande
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM MST
Return by in Tanque Verde
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tanque Verde
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Casa Grande
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tanque Verde
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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Tanque Verde
40.1 mi
00h 46m
To Casa Grande
40.3 mi
00h 46m

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
2 to 15 mph SW
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 Tanque Verde and Casa Grande.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tanque Verde and Casa Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on East Tanque Verde Road

    7 mi · 13 min · East Tanque Verde Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Grant Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · East Grant Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Grant Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Grant Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Freeway Road

    621 ft · 10 sec · North Freeway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road

    1480 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Trekell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Trekell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

    3232 ft · 1 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Casa Grande Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Casa Grande Avenue

    849 ft · 23 sec · North Casa Grande Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    3187 ft · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Gila Bend Highway

    38 m · 24 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tanque Verde 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 68%
East Grant Road
8.42 mi · 10%
East Tanque Verde Road
6.97 mi · 9%
Phoenix Bypass Route
3.83 mi · 5%
South Trekell Road
2.57 mi · 3%
North Freeway
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
00h 46m from Tanque Verde
Leave By
3:24 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tanque Verde 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 Tanque Verde to Casa Grande?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Tanque Verde and 40.3 miles from Casa Grande.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tanque Verde and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 73.55 mi (118.36 km).

Tanque Verde

#1 Tanque Verde

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population16,901
Coordinates32.2517400, -110.7373100
Altitude814
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 Tanque Verde Road (-110.737313, 32.251059)
End: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $5.57 $15.81 $31.61
Diesel $6.37 $18.08 $36.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tanque Verde and Casa Grande. The current time is 21:25:40.

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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.