Origin
Sun City, AZ
Late night in Sun City on Friday
Local time
4:58 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun City, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 7.1-mile drive from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is a quick hop within the Desert Southwest. Expect the journey to take about 12 minutes, making it easily manageable as a single-day trip. Your primary road for this excursion will be Grand Avenue. With a very low highway share and a turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $1, so you won't need to worry about budget for this short journey. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick errand or a brief exploration between these two Arizona communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Get ready for a local drive with plenty of turns. This route sticks to Grand Avenue for its entire 7.1-mile stretch, meaning you won't encounter any interstate cruising. The profile is distinctly 'turn-heavy,' so keep your attention focused as you'll be making frequent adjustments. Since the highway share is 0%, this is a purely surface-street experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll have is the full 7.1 miles on Grand Avenue, giving you a consistent experience without significant highway breaks.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.8 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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US 60 / Grand Avenue
Continue onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 7.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
23 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 60
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Arrive at destination
US 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.83 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Glendale on Friday
Local time
4:58 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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 Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 7.1 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Sun City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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.
The drive from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.8 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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