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Trip from Glendale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

229.5 mi

369 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 50m ★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m

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

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Glendale, AZ

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Holbrook, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glendale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.72 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

114.8 miles from Glendale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 229.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 229.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 90.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North 59th Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 229.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 59th Avenue

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Northern Avenue

Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
138.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
5
227.5 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist / Holbrook-Springerville Highway

Take the exit onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist / Holbrook-Springerville Highway toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South:...

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 Holbrook, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

Albuquerque

138.1 mi in | ~2h 28m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 90.6 mi 1h 31m
Purple Heart Trail 89 mi 1h 29m
Black Canyon Freeway 32 mi 34m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
West Northern Avenue 4.2 mi 8m
West Hopi Drive 1.5 mi 2m
North 59th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 90.6 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 60

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · West Myrtle Avenue
3

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 59th Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn slight left

439 ft · 18 sec
6

Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
8

Merge onto I 17

32 mi · 34 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
12

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
14

Merge onto I 40

89 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
15

Take the exit onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
Toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low
16

Turn right onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive
17

Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist

244 ft · 6 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
18

Arrive at destination

I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist

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 114.8 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 50 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.8 miles or 2h 4m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holbrook, 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 229.5 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.8 mi from Glendale, AZ · 2h 4m into the drive

city in Yavapai and Coconino counties in Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Sedona, AZ

115 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottonwood, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.8 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Holbrook, AZ

The final approach into Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, AZ.

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.

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $25 near mile 150.4
View on nps.gov
Montezuma Castle National Monument

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 near mile 87.1
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $25 near mile 150.4
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $10 near mile 87.1
View on nps.gov
Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

National Park

A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $25 near mile 229.5
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

National Monument

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $25 near mile 150.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.72 one way

$91.44 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $48.38 $96.77
premium $5.59 $50.52 $101.03
diesel $5.61 $50.67 $101.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.9 0 $24.10 $11.02
Efficient EV 57.4 0 $20.08 $9.18
EV Truck/SUV 91.8 1 $32.13 $14.69

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Glendale, AZ

Morning in Glendale on Thursday

Local time

10:57 AM

MST

Current temp

92°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holbrook, AZ

Morning in Holbrook on Thursday

Local time

10:57 AM

MST

Current temp

76°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

16 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

4h 2m 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 Glendale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.8 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 $45.72 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Glendale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

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