Road Trips from Glendale, AZ
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
23
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
11 total in this range
Cordes Lakes, AZ
1h 16m62.6 mi one way
Mesa, AZ
40m27 mi one way
Chandler, AZ
46m32.9 mi one way
Casa Blanca, AZ
56m43.8 mi one way
Tempe, AZ
32m21.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Sells, AZ
3h 1m143.6 mi one way
Ajo, AZ
2h 22m110.7 mi one way
Kingman, AZ
3h 38m174.7 mi one way
Tucson, AZ
2h 22m126.6 mi one way
Mescal, AZ
3h164 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Swift Trail Junction, AZ
4h 3m183.3 mi one way
Cordes Lakes, AZ
1h 16m62.6 mi one way
Beaver Dam, AZ
7h 14m363.3 mi one way
Sells, AZ
3h 1m143.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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