The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Black Canyon Freeway, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Black Canyon Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Robert Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Robert Road): Navigation decision point; at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (West Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|North Robert Road
Turn left onto North Robert Road
Navigation decision point
7
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|West Glendale Avenue
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|North 57th Drive
Turn left onto North 57th Drive
Navigation decision point
5
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Black Canyon Freeway
30.1 mi
33m
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
25.2 mi
31m
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi
16m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
West Glendale Avenue
4 mi
8m
North Black Canyon Highway
3.4 mi
3m
North Robert Road
1.6 mi
2m
East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 30.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott Valley, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·East Spouse Drive
2
Turn left onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi·2 min·North Robert Road
3
Turn left onto AZ 69
25 mi·31 min·Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
4
Merge onto I 17
17 mi·16 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
5
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 17
20 mi·22 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 205Toward Glendale AvenueUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
11
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4.0 mi·8 min·West Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto North 57th Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·North 57th Drive
13
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi·24 sec·Grand Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Prescott Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prescott Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Prescott Valley, AZ
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.49 one way
$34.98 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$18.51
$37.02
premium
$5.59
$19.33
$38.65
diesel
$5.61
$19.39
$38.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.22
$4.21
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.68
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Prescott Valley, AZ
Night
in Prescott Valley on Friday
Local time
11:32 PM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glendale, AZ
Night
in Glendale on Friday
Local time
11:32 PM
MST
Current temp
92°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 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
1h 44m 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 Prescott Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.49 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 is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Robert Road): Navigation decision point; at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (West Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prescott Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle 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.
