Origin
El Mirage, AZ
Night in El Mirage on Saturday
Local time
9:36 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Mirage, 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
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Mirage, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
El Mirage to Glendale is 10.6 miles and takes about 19m via Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a practical connector for getting between these two nearby communities without needing to hit major highways. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment when you're looking to travel between El Mirage and Glendale.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 9.6 mi | 17m |
| West Thunderbird Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North El Mirage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 9.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Mirage, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on North El Mirage Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North El Mirage Road
2
Turn left onto West Thunderbird Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Thunderbird Road
3
Turn right onto US 60
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
US 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Continue onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
9:36 PM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns and a local road feel, with no highway time involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 9.6 miles along Grand Avenue. You'll navigate using a combination of Grand Avenue, West Thunderbird Road, and North El Mirage Road. Expect a stop-and-go rhythm typical of urban and suburban navigation rather than an open-road experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Grand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from El Mirage, AZ to Glendale, AZ is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Grand Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): 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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