The drive from Glendale, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ covers 236.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.13 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
118.3 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 236.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 236.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 105 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 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 236.6 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 101 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
5
5.6 mi into trip|~10m in|AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
11.9 mi into trip|~18m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
228.2 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Mohave Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
Yuma
125 mi in|~2h 13m|via I 10 Business
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi
1h 45m
Route 95
47.5 mi
55m
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi
35m
Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi
24m
Papago Freeway
8.2 mi
9m
Agua Fria Freeway
5.6 mi
6m
Mohave Valley Highway
4.8 mi
6m
West Northern Avenue
3.7 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 105 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Mohave Valley, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Northern Avenue
3.7 mi·7 min·West Northern Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop SouthUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
5.6 mi·6 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 West: Los AngelesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 10
8.2 mi·9 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
105 mi·1 hr 45 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 10 Business
0.4 mi·41 sec·I 10 Business
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
9
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.1 mi·16 sec·Riggles Road
10
Turn left onto I 10 Bus
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
11
Turn right onto AZ 95
3.1 mi·3 min·North Central Boulevard
12
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi·22 min·Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto AZ 95
11 mi·13 min·Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
14
Continue on AZ 95
1.7 mi·3 min·California Avenue
15
Continue on CA 62
0.4 mi·53 sec·CA 62
16
At end of road, turn left onto CA 62
16 mi·24 min·Aqueduct Road
17
Turn sharp right onto US 95
48 mi·55 min·Route 95
18
Take the exit onto US 95
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 95
19
Merge onto I 40; US 95
0.8 mi·51 sec·Needles Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·19 sec
Toward J Street
21
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·J Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
465 ft·14 sec·Front Street
23
Turn right onto North K Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North K Street
24
Continue on AZ 95
1.2 mi·2 min·Harbor Avenue
25
Continue on AZ 95
4.8 mi·6 min·Mohave Valley Highway
26
Turn right onto Hulet Avenue
1.0 mi·4 min·Hulet Avenue
27
At end of road, turn right onto CR 391; BIA 1
157 ft·8 sec·Mountain View Road
28
Turn right onto Winter Haven Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Winter Haven Drive
29
Arrive at destination
Winter Haven Drive
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 118.3 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 52 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 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 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mohave 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 236.6 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.3 mi from Glendale, AZ
· 2h 6m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71
0
$24.84
$11.36
Efficient EV
59.2
0
$20.70
$9.46
EV Truck/SUV
94.6
1
$33.12
$15.14
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mohave Valley, AZ
Morning
in Mohave Valley on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
MST
Current temp
90°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
2 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 40m 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 Mohave Valley, AZ covers 236.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.3 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 $47.13 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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 236.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Glendale, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
