Origin
Somerton, AZ
Morning in Somerton on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
193.1 mi
311 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerton, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 193.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, West County 16th Street, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.43 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.5 miles from Somerton, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 193.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West County 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Avenue B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 32nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Araby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerton, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on South Somerton Avenue
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Somerton Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on West County 16th Street
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West County 16th Street
4
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
5
Continue on South Avenue B
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Avenue B
6
Turn right onto West 32nd Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 32nd Street
7
Continue on West 32nd Street
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West 32nd Street
8
Turn left onto South Araby Road
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Araby Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
10
Exit the rotary
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
106 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
85: Phoenix, Ajo
13
Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pima Street
14
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
15
Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
16
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
17
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
18
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Phoenix
20
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
21
Continue on Papago Freeway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Papago Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Glendale Avenue
25
Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities
26
Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Glendale Avenue
27
Turn right onto North 58th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 58th Avenue
28
Continue on West Lamar Road
367 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Lamar Road
29
Turn right onto North 57th Drive
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 57th Drive
30
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Grand Avenue
31
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 96.5 miles from Somerton, AZ, or about 1h 34m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Somerton, 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 Somerton, AZ
This is one driving day of about 193.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somerton, 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 96.5 mi from Somerton, AZ · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 96.5 miles from Somerton, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.43 one way
$76.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $42.47 | $84.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.28 | $9.27 |
| Efficient EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.03 | $12.36 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Glendale, AZ
Morning in Glendale on Monday
Local time
10:51 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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m 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 Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 193.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, West County 16th Street, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.5 miles from Somerton, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.43 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerton, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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