Where is Coolidge, Arizona

Coolidge is a small city in central Arizona's Gila River Valley, surrounded by desert farmland and wide mountain views. It is about 60 miles southeast of Phoenix and 20 miles south of Casa Grande. The city is best known for Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, one of the most important ancient sites in the region.

Location Map of Coolidge, Pinal County, Arizona

About Map: The map shows the location of Coolidge in Pinal County, in the U.S. state of Arizona.

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Where is Coolidge Located?

Coolidge is a city located in Pinal County, Arizona, the United States. It lies about 60 miles southeast of Phoenix, 20 miles south of Casa Grande, and roughly 65 miles northwest of Tucson. Coolidge is located at approximately 32.9778° North latitude and 111.5176° West longitude. The city covers about 65.99 square miles (170.91 sq km) and had 13,218 residents in the 2020 Census. The surrounding Gila River Valley has a dry desert climate and irrigated agricultural land. Coolidge was founded in 1925 and was named after President Calvin Coolidge. The city developed around farming and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, just north of the city, preserves a large ancient adobe structure built by ancestral Sonoran Desert peoples. Coolidge also provides access to major highways connecting the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.

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Distance from Coolidge, AZ to Nearby Cities

• Florence, AZ – 15 miles (24 km)
• Casa Grande, AZ – 20 miles (32 km)
• Eloy, AZ – 20 miles (32 km)
• Maricopa, AZ – 35 miles (56 km)
• Chandler, AZ – 45 miles (72 km)
• Gilbert, AZ – 45 miles (72 km)
• Queen Creek, AZ – 40 miles (64 km)
• Mesa, AZ – 50 miles (80 km)
• Apache Junction, AZ – 50 miles (80 km)
• Tempe, AZ – 55 miles (89 km)
• Phoenix, AZ – 60 miles (97 km)
• Scottsdale, AZ – 65 miles (105 km)
• San Tan Valley, AZ – 35 miles (56 km)
• Tucson, AZ – 65 miles (105 km)
• Globe, AZ – 90 miles (145 km)
• Prescott, AZ – 145 miles (233 km)
• Yuma, AZ – 180 miles (290 km)

Top Attractions in Coolidge

• Casa Grande Ruins National Monument – Historic site preserving a large ancient adobe structure and archaeological remains of the ancestral Sonoran Desert people.
• Coolidge Municipal Park – Community park with open areas, sports facilities, playgrounds, and spaces for outdoor recreation.
• Central Arizona College – Local community college campus serving students from Pinal County and surrounding communities.
• Coolidge Historic District – Older part of the city with historic homes, streets, and buildings that reflect Coolidge's early development.
• San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District – Important agricultural water system that helped transform the surrounding desert into productive farmland.
• Picacho Peak State Park – Nearby desert park known for its distinctive volcanic peak, hiking trails, and broad views of the Sonoran Desert.
• Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Regional botanical garden near Superior featuring desert plants, walking trails, and mountain scenery.
• Lost Dutchman State Park – Popular outdoor area in the Superstition Mountains with hiking trails, camping, and desert landscapes.

Airports Near Coolidge

• Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) – 20 miles
• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – 45 miles
• Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) – 50 miles
• Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39) – 40 miles
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – 65 miles

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Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official City of Coolidge website and local government records.

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