Origin
Glendale, AZ
Afternoon in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
184.2 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Golden Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ covers 184.2 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.7 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.69 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
92.1 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 184.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 184.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 106.7 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 26 miles in near US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 184.2 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 26 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 173.5 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
26 mi into trip
|
~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
6
173.5 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
|
US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
6
173.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
|
US 93
Turn slight right onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
5
173.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
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US 93 / West Beale Street
Merge onto US 93 / West Beale Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
177.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glendale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
173.5 mi in
|
~3h 35m
|
via US 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 106.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| Grand Avenue | 33.2 mi | 47m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.5 mi | 21m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| West Beale Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Golden Valley, 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
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
22
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 93
Toward I 40 West
23
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
24
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
25
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
26
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on US 93
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
28
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on AZ 68
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
30
Turn right onto Verde Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Verde Road
31
Turn left onto West Chino Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Chino Drive
32
Turn left onto Santa Maria Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Maria Road
33
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Road
Trip Plan
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 92.1 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 41 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 2h 2m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Golden Valley, 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 184.2 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 106.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.1 mi from Glendale, AZ · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Wickenburg–Kingman Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
Arriving in Golden Valley, AZ
The final approach into Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley, AZ.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.69 one way
$73.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $38.83 | $77.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $40.55 | $81.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.34 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Golden Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Golden Valley on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
MST
Current temp
77°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m 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 Golden Valley, AZ covers 184.2 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.1 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 $36.69 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 184.2 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 26 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 173.5 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Glendale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
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