Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
183.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Glendale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ covers 183.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 $35.73 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
91.7 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 183.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 27th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Thomas Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Black Canyon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Swift Trail Junction, AZ.
Start on Grand Avenue
Continue on Grand Avenue
Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
Turn left onto West Thomas Road
Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Live Oak Street
Continue on US 60
Continue on North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Turn right onto South Hill Street
Turn left onto East Ash Street
Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard
Continue on West 5th Street
Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
Turn left onto West Swift Trail
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 2h 1m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Swift Trail Junction, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Glendale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 183.3 miles and 4h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.7 mi from Glendale, AZ · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from Glendale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Swift Trail Junction, 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 Swift Trail Junction, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.73 one way
$71.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $38.52 | $77.04 |
| premium | $5.57 | $40.17 | $80.33 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $45.94 | $91.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.66 | $11.73 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Swift Trail Junction on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Queen Creek, AZ
92 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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