Trip from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway, Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Spring Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ?

The route from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 8m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 18m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 25m

8 PM

1h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, Arizona Veterans Highway, Phoenix–Cordes Junction 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 $12.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m, 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 0.2 miles in near South Spring Lane.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Spring Lane): Navigation decision point; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles (West Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Spring Lane

Turn right onto South Spring Lane

Navigation decision point

7

59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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

59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | West Glendale Avenue

Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | North 57th Drive

Turn left onto North 57th Drive

Navigation decision point

5

64 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
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
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway	3.1 mi	3m
South Spring Lane	0.4 mi	<1m
Grand Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Black Canyon Freeway — 30.1 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Bob White Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Bob White Road

2

Turn right onto South Spring Lane

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Spring Lane

3

Turn right onto AZ 69

3.1 mi · 3 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 205 Toward Glendale Avenue Use 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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Spring Valley, AZ · 33m into the drive

census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New River, AZ

32 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

Black Canyon City, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New River, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Spring Valley, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.79 one way

$25.58 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$13.54	$27.07
premium	$5.59	$14.13	$28.26
diesel	$5.61	$14.17	$28.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.74	$3.08
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.62	$2.57
EV Truck/SUV	25.7	$8.99	$4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Spring Valley, AZ

Evening in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

7:40 PM

MST

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, AZ

Evening in Glendale on Thursday

Local time

7:40 PM

MST

Current temp

92°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

18 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 14m 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 Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway, Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Spring Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.79 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 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Spring Lane): Navigation decision point; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles (West Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Spring Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Montezuma Castle National Monument.

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