Trip from Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

246.6 mi

397 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Douglas, AZ

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Glendale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Traveling from Douglas to Glendale covers 246.6 miles across the Desert Southwest, typically requiring 4 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Budget approximately $49 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. You will navigate via the Tucson-Benson Highway, the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. While the transit is straightforward, the route's turn-heavy nature requires your full attention behind the wheel. It serves as a practical connection between two distinct points in Arizona, making it an efficient choice for those looking to traverse the region in one go.

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

123.3 miles from Douglas, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from local roads to major highways. With only 28% of your journey on highway systems, you will spend most of your time navigating turn-heavy local stretches that demand active steering. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 54.5-mile stretch along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more technical sections of the trip. The road’s personality is defined by these shifts, requiring you to stay alert as you move between different road classifications. This isn't a mindless interstate cruise, so prepare for a more hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the road surface throughout the 246.6-mile trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 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 48.4 miles in near AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 246.6 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 48.4 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass

Turn right onto AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

80.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

132 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

232.8 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | 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.

238.9 mi into trip | ~4h 32m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.

Tuscon

80.2 mi in | ~1h 45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.5 mi	55m
Tucson-Benson Highway	41.4 mi	43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	38.1 mi	38m
16th Street	21.8 mi	27m
State Route 90	17.1 mi	20m
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway	12.7 mi	15m
Maricopa Freeway	12 mi	13m
AZ 80	10.1 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, AZ and Glendale, AZ.

Start on East 10th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 10th Street

Turn right onto US 80 Hist

0.5 mi · 49 sec · G Avenue

Continue on AZ 80; US 80 Hist

22 mi · 27 min · 16th Street

Turn right onto US 80 Hist

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Douglas Road

Merge onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist

10 mi · 15 min · AZ 80; US 80 Hist

Turn left onto AZ 90

12 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

Continue on AZ 90

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

1.0 mi · 1 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

Turn right onto AZ 90

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

Use the right lane.

Continue on AZ 90

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

Continue on AZ 90

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

9.0 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

Continue on AZ 90

1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

Merge onto I 10

41 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 143C Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 19th Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / slight left lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 60

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4 hour and 45 minute journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heat and peak traffic near the urban centers. Although the trip is short enough to handle in one stint, plan at least one stop to stretch your legs, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge; while $49 should cover your needs, refueling before you hit the longer stretches of the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is a smart move. Because the route is highly localized, flexibility is your greatest asset if you encounter unexpected road conditions. Use the 246.6-mile distance to your advantage by pacing yourself, as the technical sections can be more fatiguing than standard highway driving.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 123.3 miles from Douglas, AZ, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.3 miles or 2h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Douglas, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Douglas, AZ

This is one driving day of about 246.6 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Douglas, 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.

The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.3 mi from Douglas, AZ · 2h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

123 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

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.3 miles from Douglas, 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

$49.08 one way

$98.15 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$51.82	$103.65
premium	$5.59	$54.24	$108.48
diesel	$5.64	$54.79	$109.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74	0	$25.89	$11.84
Efficient EV	61.7	0	$21.58	$9.86
EV Truck/SUV	98.6	1	$34.52	$15.78

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Douglas, AZ

Afternoon in Douglas on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

MST

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, AZ

Afternoon in Glendale on Sunday

Local time

3:43 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

15 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

4h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 246.6 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.3 miles from Douglas, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

On the drive from Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.

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Trip from Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Glendale, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Douglas, AZ

Glendale, AZ

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 45m on the road

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