Road Trips from Glendale, AZ
Glendale is a good starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got options ranging from short, under-an-hour drives to nearby towns with park access, to longer hauls that push three to four hours and offer more extensive park systems. If you're looking for something closer, there are several places within a 30-mile radius. For a more ambitious drive, longer routes can get you to national monuments and recreation areas. Most of these trips are designed as day excursions, but the longer ones might tempt an overnight stay.
Total Routes
25
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
23
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
Gila Bend, AZ
1h 27m67.8 mi one way
Superior, AZ
1h 34m75.1 mi one way
Litchfield, AZ
29m18.7 mi one way
Fountain Hills, AZ
56m40.3 mi one way
Congress, AZ
1h 28m60.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Sells, AZ
3h 1m143.6 mi one way
For a longer day trip, Sells is 143.6 miles away and takes about 3 hours. The route is mixed highway and surface roads with a high drive score. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is a notable park nearby, offering a significant historical point of interest on this longer excursion.
Somerton, AZ
3h 44m193.1 mi one way
Drexel Heights, AZ
2h 27m131.3 mi one way
Tombstone, AZ
3h 42m194.6 mi one way
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
3h 16m171.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Swift Trail Junction, AZ
4h 3m183.3 mi one way
At 183.3 miles and 4.1 hours, this is one of your longest day trip options, primarily on surface roads. It offers access to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument, making it ideal for a full day dedicated to exploring multiple historical and natural sites.
Beaver Dam, AZ
7h 14m363.3 mi one way
This is your longest drive, 363.3 miles and 7.2 hours, mostly on surface roads. It’s a significant commitment for a day trip but offers access to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a major destination for outdoor activities.
Kaibito, AZ
5h 21m259.7 mi one way
Page, AZ
5h 16m274.2 mi one way
Pirtleville, AZ
4h 45m246.8 mi one way
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Swift Trail Junction, AZ
4h 3m183.3 mi one way
Beaver Dam, AZ
7h 14m363.3 mi one way
Sells, AZ
3h 1m143.6 mi one way
Kaibito, AZ
5h 21m259.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant temperatures for drives to nearby parks like Montezuma Castle or Casa Grande Ruins. Longer trips to Saguaro National Park are also ideal in this season.
Summer
Summer heat makes longer drives less appealing. Stick to shorter trips or focus on destinations with indoor historical sites rather than extensive outdoor park exploration.
Fall
Fall is an excellent time for all routes. Cooler weather enhances the experience of visiting national monuments and recreation areas like Organ Pipe Cactus or Lake Mead.
Winter
Winter provides comfortable driving conditions for all destinations. Consider the longer drives to Ajo or Beaver Dam to explore desert landscapes and national park areas.
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