Origin
Sun City, AZ
Late night in Sun City on Sunday
Local time
1:47 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun City, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 7.1-mile drive from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is a quick hop within the Desert Southwest. Expect the journey to take about 12 minutes, making it easily manageable as a single-day trip. Your primary road for this excursion will be Grand Avenue. With a very low highway share and a turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $1, so you won't need to worry about budget for this short journey. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick errand or a brief exploration between these two Arizona communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 7.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
23 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 60
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Arrive at destination
US 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Continue onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.83 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Glendale, AZ
Late night in Glendale on Sunday
Local time
1:47 AM
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
4 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
12m 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?
Get ready for a local drive with plenty of turns. This route sticks to Grand Avenue for its entire 7.1-mile stretch, meaning you won't encounter any interstate cruising. The profile is distinctly 'turn-heavy,' so keep your attention focused as you'll be making frequent adjustments. Since the highway share is 0%, this is a purely surface-street experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll have is the full 7.1 miles on Grand Avenue, giving you a consistent experience without significant highway breaks.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Grand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sun City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.8 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Sun City, AZ
Full guide →Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, 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 12m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Grand 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.8 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glendale, 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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