Glendale, AZ to Page, AZ is 274.2 miles and takes about 5h 16m via Arizona Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a relatively straightforward drive. Given its duration, this trip is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without an overnight stop. The majority of the drive utilizes surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
137.1 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Page, AZ.
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Start on US 60
0.3 mi·31 sec·Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
0.2 mi·47 sec·West Myrtle Avenue
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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
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Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
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Merge onto I 17
32 mi·34 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 17
8.9 mi·9 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
77 mi·1 hr 17 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi·43 sec·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
14
Merge onto I 40
5.1 mi·5 min·Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 89 North: Page
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Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus
0.5 mi·50 sec·Country Club Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Turn right onto US 89
2.3 mi·3 min·Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Use the right lane.
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Continue on US 89
6.4 mi·8 min·US Highway 89
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Continue on US 89
38 mi·44 min·Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter roundabout onto US 89
156 ft·2 sec·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1.4 mi·2 min·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 89
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Continue on US 89
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
15 mi·19 min·US 89
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Continue on US 89
8.0 mi·9 min·Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway
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Enter roundabout onto US 89
172 ft·3 sec·US 89
Toward US 89 North
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Continue on US 89
0.3 mi·26 sec·US 89
Toward US 89 North
28
Turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·South Lake Powell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aspen Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Aspen Street
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At end of road, turn right onto South Navajo Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·South Navajo Drive
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Arrive at destination
South Navajo Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider leaving Glendale early in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the route on surface roads, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 90.6-mile stretch on Arizona Veterans Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $49 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a buffer. This trip is easily manageable in one day, so you can depart at your convenience.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 137.1 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.1 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Page, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glendale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glendale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 274.2 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Glendale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 144.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|North 59th Avenue
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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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.
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143.9 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive
Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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144.4 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Turn right onto US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.23 one way
$110.46 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$58.59
$117.17
premium
$5.67
$61.25
$122.50
diesel
$6.28
$67.75
$135.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Glendale, AZ - Tesla Supercharger
Glendale, AZ
Tesla
16 DCFC
Glendale, AZ - W Northern Ave - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.3
1
$28.79
$13.16
Efficient EV
68.6
0
$23.99
$10.97
EV Truck/SUV
109.7
1
$38.39
$17.55
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 23, 2026
Origin
Glendale, AZ
Late night
in Glendale on Friday
Local time
3:41 AM
MST
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:58PM MST until October 23 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:47PM MST until October 23 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Page, AZ
Late night
in Page on Friday
Local time
3:41 AM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:58PM MST until October 23 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:47PM MST until October 23 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
5h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of mil...
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$25
near mile 151.3
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$25
near mile 141.8
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$25
near mile 170.2
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$10
near mile 94.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 20% of this route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on these roads measuring 90.6 miles along Arizona Veterans Highway. The majority of your drive will be on surface roads, offering a more rural cruising experience. You'll notice the shift from highway to these less congested roads as you progress, with fewer exits and a more open feel behind the wheel.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North 59th Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 274.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
7,277 ft1,128 ft
Total Climb
8,597 ft
Total Descent
5,383 ft
Highest Point
7,277 ft
~156.7 mi in
Elevation Range
6,149 ft
Notable High Points
4,639 ft at ~78.4 miles+604 ft prominence
7,277 ft at ~156.7 miles+305 ft prominence
6,064 ft at ~254.6 miles+379 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glendale, AZ to Page, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Glendale is one of the largest suburbs in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and is rapidly growing as a media/entertainment center in the Valley of the Sun. It was home to over 250,000 people in 2019.
Top landmarks
•Catlin Court Historic District — historic district in Glendale, Arizona, USA
•Floralcroft Historic District — historic district in Glendale. Arizona
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 16m. Total distance: 274.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Page, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (West Northern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Page, AZ before the return drive.
