Origin
Glendale, AZ
Morning in Glendale on Monday
Local time
7:25 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to Window Rock, AZ
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
327.3 mi
527 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
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6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, AZ to Window Rock, AZ covers 327.3 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Myrtle Avenue, North 59th Avenue, West Northern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.14 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
163.6 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 52m drive with frequent turns across 327.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Myrtle Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glendale, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Myrtle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 59th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Northern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Black Canyon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 17 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Myrtle Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Window Rock, AZ.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 59th Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Northern Avenue
5
Turn slight left
440 ft
·
18 sec
6
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
8
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
9
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
10
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
12
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, Albuquerque
14
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Take the exit slight right toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
BIA 12 North: Window Rock
16
Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Navajo Route 12
17
Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona State Highway 264
18
Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Route 12
19
Turn right onto Window Rock Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Window Rock Boulevard
20
Continue on Navajo Route 100
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Navajo Route 100
21
Turn sharp left onto Morgan Boulevard
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Morgan Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Tribal Hill Drive
23
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
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 163.6 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.6 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Window Rock, 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 327.3 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.6 mi from Glendale, AZ · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.6 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Window Rock, AZ
The final approach into Window Rock, 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 Window Rock, 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
$65.14 one way
$130.28 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $68.78 | $137.57 |
| premium | $5.59 | $71.99 | $143.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.71 | $145.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.2 | 1 | $34.37 | $15.71 |
| Efficient EV | 81.8 | 0 | $28.64 | $13.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.9 | 1 | $45.82 | $20.95 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Window Rock, AZ
Morning in Window Rock on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
31 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
5h 52m 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 Window Rock, AZ covers 327.3 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Myrtle Avenue, North 59th Avenue, West Northern Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.6 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 $65.14 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 straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glendale, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glendale, AZ to Window Rock, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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