Origin
Glendale, AZ
Afternoon in Glendale on Friday
Local time
4:44 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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San Tan Valley, AZ
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Maricopa Freeway, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 57.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Maricopa Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Maricopa Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near US 60 / West Thomas Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.4 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 60 / West Thomas Road
Turn left onto US 60 / West Thomas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Turn right onto US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Navigation decision point
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
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 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7
38 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward AZ Loop 202 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 190B
Toward AZ Loop 202 South
7
41.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward AZ 24 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34A
Toward AZ 24 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glendale, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Globe and Az Loop 202 South.
Globe
19.4 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 60
Az Loop 202 South
38 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Grand Avenue | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| North Ironwood Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Santan Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Gateway Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Combs Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 60
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60
Toward 27th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Thomas Road
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 17 South
7
Merge onto I 17; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17; US 60
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 60
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 60
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 190B
Toward AZ Loop 202 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 34A
Toward AZ 24 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on AZ 24
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
15
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
16
Continue on AZ 24
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
17
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
18
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
19
Continue on AZ 24
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
20
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Exit 4
21
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
this road
22
Continue on AZ 24
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
23
Continue on AZ 24
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
Exit 5
24
Turn right onto North Ironwood Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Ironwood Road
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on North Gantzel Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Gantzel Road
26
Turn left onto East Combs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Combs Road
27
Turn right onto North Schnepf Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Schnepf Road
28
Arrive at destination
East Skyline Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Glendale, AZ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Tan Valley, AZ
The final approach into San Tan Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.03 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
San Tan Valley, AZ
Afternoon in San Tan Valley on Friday
Local time
4:44 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 21m 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 San Tan Valley, AZ covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Maricopa Freeway, Grand Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $11.51 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.4 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glendale, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Globe and Az Loop 202 South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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