Glendale, AZ Road Trips

Glendale, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 23 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Glendale, AZ spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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Trip Routes

63

Longest Drive

365.2 mi

Colorado City, AZ

Quickest Drive

12m

Sun City, AZ

Plan Around Glendale, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Glendale, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colorado City, AZ to Glendale, AZ 365.2 mi · 7h 17m Many Farms, AZ to Glendale, AZ 360.4 mi · 6h 51m Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ 246.6 mi · 4h 45m Saint Johns, AZ to Glendale, AZ 229.6 mi · 4h 57m

Continue From Glendale, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Glendale, AZ to Beaver Dam, AZ 363.3 mi · 7h 14m Glendale, AZ to Kayenta, AZ 290.2 mi · 5h 29m Glendale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ 183.3 mi · 4h 3m Glendale, AZ to Kingman, AZ 174.7 mi · 3h 38m

Trips from Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZ to Beaver Dam, AZ

363.3 mi 7h 14m

Glendale, AZ to Kayenta, AZ

290.2 mi 5h 29m

Glendale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

183.3 mi 4h 3m

Glendale, AZ to Kingman, AZ

174.7 mi 3h 38m

Glendale, AZ to Mescal, AZ

164 mi 3h

Glendale, AZ to Arivaca Junction, AZ

158.7 mi 2h 55m

Glendale, AZ to Sells, AZ

143.6 mi 3h 1m

Glendale, AZ to Tucson, AZ

126.6 mi 2h 22m

Glendale, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ

120.4 mi 2h 20m

Glendale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ

118.6 mi 2h 10m

Glendale, AZ to Ajo, AZ

110.7 mi 2h 22m

Glendale, AZ to Tonto Basin, AZ

99.5 mi 2h 7m

Glendale, AZ to Cordes Lakes, AZ

62.6 mi 1h 16m

Glendale, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ

43.8 mi 56m

Glendale, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ

41 mi 1h 20m

Glendale, AZ to Chandler, AZ

32.9 mi 46m

Glendale, AZ to Anthem, AZ

28.3 mi 39m

Glendale, AZ to Mesa, AZ

27 mi 40m

Driving from Glendale, AZ

Expect an average of 103 miles and about 2h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Glendale, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 363 miles (7h 14m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Glendale, AZ include Beaver Dam, AZ (363.3 mi, 7h 14m), Kayenta, AZ (290.2 mi, 5h 29m), Swift Trail Junction, AZ (183.3 mi, 4h 3m), Kingman, AZ (174.7 mi, 3h 38m), and Mescal, AZ (164 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 103-mile trip from Glendale, AZ, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Glendale, AZ and 40 routes heading into Glendale, AZ, covering 63 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 363 miles.

The longest mapped route from Glendale, AZ covers 363 miles and takes approximately 7h 14m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Glendale, AZ runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Glendale, AZ costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Glendale, AZ include Beaver Dam, AZ, Kayenta, AZ, Swift Trail Junction, AZ and Kingman, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.