Origin
Glendale, AZ
Late night in Glendale on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Avondale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within the Desert Southwest, the 17.7-mile trek from Glendale to Avondale is a straightforward transit. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 27 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Because of the short distance, you won't need to worry about lodging or overnight splits. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your travel needs. This route is a practical choice for those navigating between these two Arizona hubs, offering a no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| West Northern Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Papago Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Dysart Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Agua Fria Freeway
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Avondale, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Northern Avenue
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Northern Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 10
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 129
Toward Dysart Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dysart Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Western Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 101 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Dysart Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward Dysart Road
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Avondale, AZ
Late night in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
MST
Current temp
89°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 mixed driving experience that balances local transit with faster highway sections. You will spend roughly 51% of your time on the highway, alternating between the Agua Fria Freeway, West Northern Avenue, and the Papago Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.6-mile segment on the Agua Fria Freeway, which provides a brief reprieve from surface street traffic. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the drive shifts from the steady pace of the freeway to the stop-and-go nature of city corridors. It is a functional commute that requires you to stay alert during the transition points between major thoroughfares.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Agua Fria Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Avondale, AZ
Full guide →Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Agua Fria Freeway. 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 Avondale, 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avondale, 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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