Origin
Arizona City, AZ
Evening in Arizona City on Sunday
Local time
5:26 PM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arizona City, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arizona City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Glendale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Arizona City to Glendale is a straightforward 67.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for your commute or visit. The route transitions you through the heart of the Desert Southwest, linking the quieter landscapes of Arizona City to the urban environment of Glendale. Navigating this path involves a blend of major thoroughfares like the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, the Maricopa Freeway, and Grand Avenue. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Arizona City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you move between different road types. While you will spend 26% of your time on highways, the experience is far from a simple interstate cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 36.7 miles along the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, providing a brief period of consistent travel. As you transition onto the Maricopa Freeway and eventually Grand Avenue, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to navigate various turns and local traffic patterns. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous, straight-line slog across the desert floor.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 67.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
6
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / slight left lanes.
6
56.1 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
6
60.5 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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North 19th Avenue
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Arizona City, AZ to Glendale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 36.7 mi | 37m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Grand Avenue | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Papago Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| South Sunland Gin Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 19th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 36.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Sunland Gin Road
Use the none lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
4
Merge onto I 10
37 mi
·
37 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on I 10
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
9
Continue on I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 19th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the major freeways is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops given the manageable 1 hour and 21-minute duration, allowing you to head straight to your destination. Keep your $13 fuel budget in mind when planning your total travel expenses for the day. A key tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the transition from the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway onto the Maricopa Freeway, as the change in road type can be abrupt. By keeping an eye on your navigation through the final turns on Grand Avenue, you can ensure a smooth arrival in Glendale.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Arizona City, AZ, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arizona City, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arizona City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arizona City, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Arizona City, AZ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Arizona City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glendale, AZ
The final approach into Glendale, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Glendale, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.99 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Glendale, AZ
Evening in Glendale on Sunday
Local time
5:26 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arizona City, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa Freeway, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Arizona City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 67.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arizona City, AZ to Glendale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
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