Glendale, AZ Road Trips

Glendale, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 290-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Glendale, AZ spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

29

Longest Drive

367.1 mi

Colorado City, AZ

Quickest Drive

24m

Deer Valley, AZ

Plan Around Glendale, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Glendale, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ 367.1 mi · 6h 12m Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ 246.6 mi · 4h 45m Saint Johns, AZ to Glendale, AZ 225.7 mi · 4h 4m Clifton, AZ to Glendale, AZ 217.6 mi · 4h 46m

Continue From Glendale, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Glendale, AZ to Kayenta, AZ 290.2 mi · 5h 29m Glendale, AZ to Douglas, AZ 247.6 mi · 4h 46m Glendale, AZ to Clifton, AZ 218.7 mi · 4h 48m Glendale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ 183.3 mi · 4h 3m

Trips from Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZ to Kayenta, AZ

290.2 mi 5h 29m

Glendale, AZ to Douglas, AZ

247.6 mi 4h 46m

Glendale, AZ to Clifton, AZ

218.7 mi 4h 48m

Glendale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

183.3 mi 4h 3m

Glendale, AZ to Kingman, AZ

174.7 mi 3h 38m

Glendale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ

118.6 mi 2h 10m

Glendale, AZ to Clarkdale, AZ

103.3 mi 2h 4m

Glendale, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

30.6 mi 48m

Glendale, AZ to Tempe, AZ

22 mi 28m

Glendale, AZ to Avondale, AZ

17.7 mi 27m

Driving from Glendale, AZ

Expect an average of 141 miles and about 2h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Glendale, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 29m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Glendale, AZ include Kayenta, AZ (290.2 mi, 5h 29m), Douglas, AZ (247.6 mi, 4h 46m), Clifton, AZ (218.7 mi, 4h 48m), Swift Trail Junction, AZ (183.3 mi, 4h 3m), and Kingman, AZ (174.7 mi, 3h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Glendale, AZ, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Glendale, AZ and 19 routes heading into Glendale, AZ, covering 29 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 290 miles.

The longest mapped route from Glendale, AZ covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 29m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Glendale, AZ runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Glendale, AZ costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Glendale, AZ include Kayenta, AZ, Douglas, AZ, Clifton, AZ and Swift Trail Junction, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.