Camp Verde, AZ to Glendale, AZ is 87.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 38 minutes via Arizona Veterans Highway and Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within Arizona's Desert Southwest region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a practical transition between these areas. It's a relatively short journey, making it ideal for a quick move or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Camp Verde, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 87.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route features a 34% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.4 miles on the Arizona Veterans Highway, offering a solid period of consistent momentum. As you proceed, the Black Canyon Freeway will likely introduce you to more of a metropolitan feel as you approach the Phoenix area. The drive is generally a mixed profile, providing variety without becoming overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.9 miles (West Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail
Navigation decision point
7
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Glendale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward Glendale Avenue
6
82.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|West Glendale Avenue
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
87 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|North 57th Drive
Turn left onto North 57th Drive
Navigation decision point
5
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway
39.4 mi
39m
Black Canyon Freeway
30.1 mi
33m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
West Glendale Avenue
4 mi
8m
North Black Canyon Highway
3.4 mi
3m
South Access Road
1.8 mi
2m
West General Crook Trail
1.3 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 39.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi·57 sec·South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
1.3 mi·2 min·West General Crook Trail
3
Turn left onto South Access Road
1.8 mi·2 min·South Access Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 17 South
5
Merge onto I 17
39 mi·39 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
6
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 17
20 mi·22 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 205Toward Glendale AvenueUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
12
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4.0 mi·8 min·West Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North 57th Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·North 57th Drive
14
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi·24 sec·Grand Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1 hour and 38 minute drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon is recommended to avoid potential rush hour traffic as you near Glendale. With only 87.4 miles, you won't need many stops, but it's wise to be aware of your fuel level, especially before heading onto the 39.4-mile stretch on Arizona Veterans Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $17 suggests planning for one fill-up is likely sufficient.
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 43.7 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 46m 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 18m
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 Camp Verde, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camp Verde, AZ
This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Camp Verde, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 39.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Camp Verde, AZ
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Camp Verde, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.41 one way
$34.82 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$18.43
$36.85
premium
$5.59
$19.24
$38.48
diesel
$5.61
$19.30
$38.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.2
0
$9.18
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.65
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.24
$5.59
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camp Verde, AZ
Night
in Camp Verde on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
MST
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glendale, AZ
Night
in Glendale on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
MST
Current temp
92°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
47 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 38m 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 Camp Verde, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Camp Verde, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.41 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 straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.9 miles (West Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Camp Verde, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
