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Trip from Many Farms, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 51m
Distance
360.4 mi
580 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 40m
★
6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Many Farms, AZ
Mark Stebnicki
Glendale, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embarking on a 360.4-mile journey from Many Farms, AZ, to Glendale, AZ, will take approximately 6 hours and 51 minutes. This single-day trip is feasible, covering a route primarily on Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and Arizona State Highway 264, with about 29% of it on highways. Budget around $72 for fuel for this drive, which navigates through the Desert Southwest region for both its origin and destination. The route features one recommended stop and offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise. It's a solid option for a focused day trip within Arizona.
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
180.2 miles from Many Farms, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 93 mi | 1h 33m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Arizona State Highway 264 | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | 55.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Chambers-Mexican Water Highway | 30.7 mi | 45m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 30.1 mi | 33m |
| US Highway 191 | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 93 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Many Farms, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on US 191
13 mi
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19 min
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US Highway 191
2
Continue on US 191
31 mi
·
45 min
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Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
3
Enter roundabout onto AZ 246
30 ft
·
0 sec
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AZ 246
4
Continue on AZ 246
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
AZ 246
5
Merge onto AZ 264
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Arizona State Highway 264
6
Turn left onto AZ 87
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
7
Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
AZ 87
8
Continue on AZ 87
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 40; US 180
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
13
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
14
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 17
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 205
Toward Glendale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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North Black Canyon Highway
20
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto North 57th Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 57th Drive
22
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Grand Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 51-minute duration, starting your drive from Many Farms early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the single recommended stop. With 29% highway share and a 'turn-heavy' profile, staying alert and mindful of speed limit changes is key. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway, which could be a good point to consider a brief fuel or stretch break if needed. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing, as this route is primarily within Arizona's Desert Southwest, and services might be spaced out.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.2 miles from Many Farms, AZ, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 79 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.2 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Many Farms, 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 Many Farms, AZ
This is one driving day of about 360.4 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Many Farms, 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 93 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.2 miles from Many Farms, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Meteor Crater Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sunset Point Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
McGuireville Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
McGuireville Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Meteor Crater Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rocky Mountain Truck Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.8 mi from route
Pioneer Living History Museum
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Phoenix, Arizona
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+16234651052
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 44.2 and 355.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
44.2 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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AZ 246
Enter roundabout onto AZ 246
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
222.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flags...
6
222.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
7
355.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
Take the exit toward Glendale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward Glendale Avenue
6
355.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
|
West Glendale Avenue
Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.86 one way
$127.73 round trip
$4.50/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $68.39 | $136.78 |
| premium | $5.04 | $71.54 | $143.08 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $68.05 | $136.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.84 | $17.30 |
| Efficient EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.54 | $14.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.2 | 1 | $50.46 | $23.07 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Origin
Many Farms, AZ
Evening in Many Farms on Saturday
Local time
7:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 8 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:30AM MST until July 17 at 2:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:59PM MST until July 17 at 3:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Glendale, AZ
Evening in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
6:33 PM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 5 mph
76% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:30AM MST until July 17 at 2:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:59PM MST until July 17 at 3:00AM 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
6h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
National Monument
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$25
near mile 211.3
View on nps.gov
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10
near mile 273.4
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
National Monument
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
$25
near mile 211.3
View on nps.gov
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
National Monument
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 12.4
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$10
near mile 273.4
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument
National Monument
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$25
near mile 211.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, straight highway stretches. While 29% of the route utilizes highways, much of your time will be spent on state routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more varied road conditions. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with the changing landscape and road layout throughout the 6-hour-plus journey.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 44.2 miles in near AZ 246.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 360.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 44.2 miles (AZ 246): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 222.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,745 ft
1,128 ft
Total Climb
3,045 ft
Total Descent
7,231 ft
Highest Point
6,745 ft
~231.7 mi in
Elevation Range
5,617 ft
Notable High Points
6,484 ft at ~51.5 miles
+216 ft prominence
5,796 ft at ~128.7 miles
+213 ft prominence
6,745 ft at ~231.7 miles
+566 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Many Farms, AZ and Glendale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Flagstaff
222.3 mi in
|
~4h 23m
Phoenix
222.5 mi in
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~4h 23m
About the Cities
Starting in Many Farms, AZ
Full guide →Arriving in Glendale, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1887
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
- • Glendale beet sugar factory
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 6h 51m. Total distance: 360.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Glendale, 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.2 miles (AZ 246): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 222.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Walnut Canyon National Monument, 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 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Glendale, AZ before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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