How far is Thatcher, AZ from Casa Grande, AZ?
The driving distance from Thatcher, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thatcher and Casa Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thatcher and Casa Grande.
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Start on West Main Street
2842 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2834 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
1614 ft · 45 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Continue on Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
15.6 mi · 20 min · Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway
33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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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
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Continue on State Route 387
2460 ft · 47 sec · State Route 387
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Continue on North Pinal Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue
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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 Thatcher and Casa Grande.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Center Street
Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 01h 22m
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 Thatcher 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 Thatcher to Casa Grande?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Thatcher and 81 miles from Casa Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 12:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thatcher and Mostly Sunny near Casa Grande.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
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 Miami.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thatcher and Casa Grande. Straight-line distance: 115.98 mi (186.65 km).
#1 Thatcher
Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,264 |
| Coordinates | 32.8492300, -109.7592500 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| 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: North Pinal Avenue (-111.757373, 32.879483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.37 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.22 | $72.45 |
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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