Origin
Sun City West, AZ
Late night in Sun City West on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun City West, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun City West, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
Sun City West to Glendale is 14.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you navigate local roads. With no planned stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll find it's a straightforward journey connecting two nearby communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles along Grand Avenue. Prepare for a driving experience focused on navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than open highway cruising. The progress will feel more like a series of connected local journeys than a single, sweeping road trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Camino Del Sol.
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 27m 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: near the start (North Camino Del Sol): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 133rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (North R H Johnson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Camino Del Sol
Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 133rd Avenue
Turn left onto North 133rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North R H Johnson Boulevard
Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Bell Road
Turn right onto West Bell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Dysart Road
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| North R H Johnson Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North 133rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Bell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Dysart Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Camino Del Sol | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Marble Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 11.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City West, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on West Marble Drive
257 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Marble Drive
2
Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Camino Del Sol
3
Turn left onto North 133rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 133rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North R H Johnson Boulevard
5
Turn right onto West Bell Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Bell Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Dysart Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on North Dysart Road
336 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Dysart Road
8
Turn left onto US 60
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:44 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
27m 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 West, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers 14.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, North R H Johnson Boulevard, North 133rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Sun City West, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Camino Del Sol): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 133rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (North R H Johnson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sun City West, AZ to Glendale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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