Origin
Glendale, AZ
Evening in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
7:45 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to Anthem, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.3 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, AZ
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Anthem, AZ
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Trip Overview
Glendale, AZ to Anthem, AZ is 28.3 miles and takes about 39m via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. Expect a highway-focused experience that's ideal for a quick trip between these two nearby cities. Given the minimal driving time and distance, this route is perfect for those looking for an easy transition or a simple day trip without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| West Northern Avenue | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| North 59th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 41st Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Myrtle Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Anthem Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 21.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Anthem, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 59th Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West Northern Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn slight left
439 ft
·
18 sec
6
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
8
Merge onto I 17
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto West Anthem Way
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Anthem Way
11
Turn slight left
291 ft
·
16 sec
12
Turn left onto North 41st Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 41st Drive
13
Turn left
78 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right
241 ft
·
17 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Myrtle Avenue
Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 59th Avenue
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Northern Avenue
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Anthem Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.28 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Anthem, AZ
Evening in Anthem on Saturday
Local time
7:45 PM
MST
Current temp
59°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
33 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
39m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll primarily be on the Black Canyon Freeway, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted stretch at 21.3 miles. The journey begins on local roads like West Northern Avenue and North 59th Avenue before merging onto the faster Black Canyon Freeway. While the majority of the trip is on this main artery, expect some brief periods on surface streets as you enter and exit your destinations.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and West Northern Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West Myrtle Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Myrtle Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. 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 0.3 miles (West Myrtle Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anthem, 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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