Origin
Glendale, AZ
Late night in Glendale on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
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 7m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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 59 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, 27th Avenue, West Thomas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 59 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| 27th Avenue | — | — |
| West Thomas Road | — | — |
| North Black Canyon Highway | — | — |
| I 17 South | — | — |
| Black Canyon Freeway | — | — |
| Maricopa Freeway | — | — |
| US 60 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Continue on Grand Avenue
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
27th Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Thomas Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Thomas Road
5
Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
6
Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 17 South
7
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
8
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
10
Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ Loop 202 South
11
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 24 East
13
Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Freeway
14
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
15
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
16
Continue on Gateway Freeway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
17
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
18
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
19
Continue on Gateway Freeway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
20
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
21
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
22
Continue on Gateway Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
23
Continue on Gateway Expressway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
24
Turn right onto North Ironwood Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Ironwood Road
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 your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Glendale, AZ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 29.5 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
$11.75 one way
$23.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.99 | $25.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in San Tan Valley on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
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 7m 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 59 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, 27th Avenue, West Thomas Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $11.75 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.
The drive from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glendale, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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