Origin
Buckeye, AZ
Late night in Buckeye on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Buckeye to Glendale covers 39.2 miles of the Desert Southwest, making for a quick 44-minute transit between these Arizona cities. Since this is a short journey, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip and does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North 1st Street, South Miller Road, and I-10 East to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this is an economical way to move through the region. It is a straightforward connection that serves as a practical link for local commuters or travelers moving across the valley.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Papago Freeway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West Glendale Avenue | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Miller Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Monroe Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Monroe Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on South Miller Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Miller Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 114
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 10
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 133B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7B
Toward Glendale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
362 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Glendale Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North 58th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 58th Avenue
13
Continue on West Lamar Road
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Lamar Road
14
Turn right onto North 57th Drive
313 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 57th Drive
15
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Grand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
US 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Buckeye, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 114
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Glendale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7B
Toward Glendale Avenue
8
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Fa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.71 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
MST
Current temp
88°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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route emphasizes surface streets over long interstate stretches. You will not find any significant highway-only segments here, as the highway share is 0 percent. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North 1st Street, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and navigation adjustments. The personality of this drive is dictated by local traffic patterns, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various roads. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 39.2-mile distance.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North 1st Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buckeye, AZ and Glendale, AZ, road signs point toward Glendale Avenue East and Glendale Sports Facilities.
Glendale Avenue East
29 mi in
|
~37m
Glendale Sports Facilities
29 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glendale, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glendale, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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