Origin
Glendale, AZ
Night in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, AZ to Citrus Park, 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
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
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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Citrus Park, AZ
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Trip Overview
Glendale, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is 16.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via West Northern Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mixed driving profile that blends urban access with parkway elements. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick local transfer or as part of a larger itinerary, making it a convenient option for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Northern Avenue | 8.7 mi | 16m |
| West Northern Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Sarival Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Citrus Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Northern Avenue
— 8.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Citrus Park, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Northern Avenue
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
West Northern Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Northern Parkway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Northern Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward Sarival Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sarival Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Northern Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Citrus Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Citrus Road
8
Arrive at destination
North Citrus Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Northern Avenue
Turn left onto West Northern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Sarival Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Sarival Avenue
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Sarival Avenue
Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Northern Avenue
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Citrus Road
Turn left onto North Citrus Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Citrus Park, AZ
Night in Citrus Park on Saturday
Local time
9:19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
This route is a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily be navigating West Northern Avenue, West Northern Parkway, and Grand Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles along West Northern Avenue. The road's character shifts between urban thoroughfares and more parkway-style sections, offering a varied driving experience without being overly demanding. It's a practical route designed for efficient travel within the local area.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on West Northern Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near West Northern Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (North Sarival Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.3 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 (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on West Northern 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 1.4 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (North Sarival Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Citrus Park, 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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