Origin
Colorado City, AZ
Afternoon in Colorado City on Sunday
Local time
3:39 PM
MST
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
367.1 mi
591 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
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6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 367.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Township Avenue, South Central Street, Short Creek–Fredonia Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.6 miles from Colorado City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 367.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Township Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Township Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Central Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Short Creek–Fredonia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pratt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Township Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on Heritage Lane
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
Heritage Lane
2
Turn right onto West Township Avenue
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Township Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Central Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Central Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
5
Continue on West Pratt Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pratt Street
6
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
84 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
9
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 89
10
Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
12
Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
13
Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
14
Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
15
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Country Club Drive
16
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
20
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
21
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
22
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
23
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
24
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Glendale Avenue
26
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
27
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Glendale Avenue
28
Turn left onto North 57th Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North 57th Drive
29
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Grand Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.6 miles from Colorado City, AZ, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.6 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 11m
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 Colorado 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 Colorado City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 367.1 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Colorado City, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.6 mi from Colorado City, AZ · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.6 miles from Colorado 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
$73.06 one way
$146.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $77.15 | $154.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $80.75 | $161.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.56 | $163.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.1 | 1 | $38.55 | $17.62 |
| Efficient EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.8 | 1 | $51.39 | $23.49 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Glendale on Sunday
Local time
3:39 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
21 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
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 367.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Township Avenue, South Central Street, Short Creek–Fredonia Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.6 miles from Colorado City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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