Origin
Glendale, AZ
Afternoon in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
1:50 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
108.1 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, AZ
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Bagdad, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 108.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in near US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.2 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.4 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
26 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
88.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
AZ 97 / Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Turn right onto AZ 97 / Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 44.4 mi | 56m |
| Grand Avenue | 33.2 mi | 47m |
| Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Hillside-Bagdad Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Lindahl Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Lindahl | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Bagdad, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
3
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
4
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
5
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
6
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
7
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
8
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
9
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
39 mi
·
45 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Turn right onto AZ 97
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Use the right lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 96
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hillside-Bagdad Highway
23
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto Lindahl Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lindahl Road
25
Continue on North Lindahl
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lindahl
26
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
8 min
27
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
5 min
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagdad, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glendale, 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 Glendale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 108.1 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Glendale, 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 Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from Glendale, AZ · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bagdad, AZ
The final approach into Bagdad, 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 Bagdad, 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
$21.53 one way
$43.07 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.79 | $47.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Bagdad, AZ
Afternoon in Bagdad on Thursday
Local time
1:50 PM
MST
Current temp
72°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m 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 Glendale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Glendale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.53 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.2 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.4 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Glendale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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