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Trip from Lukachukai, AZ to Glendale, AZ

Drive Time

7h 22m

Distance

386.8 mi

623 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 12m ★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 30m
12 PM
7h 28m
3 PM
7h 31m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Glendale, AZ, AZ

Glendale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 386.8 miles and takes about 7h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, Navajo Route 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.98 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

193.4 miles from Lukachukai, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 386.8 miles and takes about 7h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 161.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near N12 / Navajo Route 12.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 386.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.4 miles (N12 / Navajo Route 12): Navigation decision point; at 248.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | N12 / Navajo Route 12

At end of road, turn left onto N12 / Navajo Route 12

Navigation decision point

5
248.7 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flags...
6
248.9 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
7
382.1 mi into trip | ~7h 12m in

Take the exit toward Glendale Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward Glendale Avenue
6
382.4 mi into trip | ~7h 13m in | West Glendale Avenue

Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Lukachukai, AZ and Glendale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.

Flagstaff

248.7 mi in | ~4h 54m

Phoenix

248.9 mi in | ~4h 54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 161.3 mi 2h 42m
Arizona Veterans Highway 93 mi 1h 33m
Navajo Route 12 81.4 mi 2h 2m
Black Canyon Freeway 30.1 mi 33m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 5.8 mi 5m
West Glendale Avenue 4 mi 8m
North Black Canyon Highway 3.4 mi 3m
Navajo Route 13 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 161.3 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lukachukai, AZ and Glendale, AZ.

1

Start on this road

278 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left

81 ft · 3 sec
3

Turn right onto N133

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Navajo Route 133
4

Continue on N13

2.0 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 13
5

At end of road, turn left onto N12

41 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Navajo Route 12
6

Continue on N12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
7

Continue on N12

12 mi · 19 min · Navajo Route 12
8

At end of road, turn left onto N12

5.0 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
9

Turn right onto AZ 264

1.9 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 264
10

Turn left onto N12

24 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
12

Merge onto I 40

161 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
15

Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A

93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
16

Continue on I 17

5.8 mi · 5 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 17

10 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on I 17

3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on I 17

20 mi · 22 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 205 Toward Glendale Avenue Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
22

Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue

4.0 mi · 8 min · West Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto North 57th Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North 57th Drive
24

Turn right onto US 60

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Grand Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

US 60

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.4 miles from Lukachukai, AZ, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.3 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 85 miles or 2h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 193.4 miles or 3h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lukachukai, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lukachukai, AZ

This is one driving day of about 386.8 miles and 7h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Lukachukai, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 161.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 193.4 mi from Lukachukai, AZ · 3h 58m into the drive

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagstaff, AZ

193 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.

Popular next leg

Flagstaff, AZ to Glendale, AZ

141.2 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Flagstaff, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.4 miles from Lukachukai, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.3 miles.

Arriving in Glendale, AZ

The final approach into Glendale, 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 Glendale, AZ.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 near mile 293.4
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $25 near mile 240.1
View on nps.gov
Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

National Park

A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $25 near mile 133.4
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $25 near mile 240.1
View on nps.gov
Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

National Monument

This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour $10 near mile 293.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$76.98 one way

$153.96 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $81.29 $162.58
premium $5.59 $85.08 $170.16
diesel $5.64 $85.93 $171.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Flagstaff, AZ

Tesla

24 DCFC

Shops at Norterra - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Collective Sedona - Tesla Supercharger

Sedona, AZ

Tesla

14 DCFC

Burger King Holbrook - Tesla Supercharger

Holbrook, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Courtyard Marriott Flagstaff - Tesla Supercharger

Flagstaff, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger

New River, AZ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Shell & Subway Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Mayer, AZ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holbrook, AZ

Holbrook, AZ

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 3 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116 1 $40.61 $18.57
Efficient EV 96.7 1 $33.85 $15.47
EV Truck/SUV 154.7 1 $54.15 $24.76

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lukachukai, AZ

Morning in Lukachukai on Monday

Local time

10:41 AM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, AZ

Morning in Glendale on Monday

Local time

9:41 AM

MST

Current temp

59°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

23 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 22m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lukachukai, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 386.8 miles and takes about 7h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, Navajo Route 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.4 miles from Lukachukai, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 386.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.4 miles (N12 / Navajo Route 12): Navigation decision point; at 248.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lukachukai, AZ and Glendale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.

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