How far is Arivaca Junction, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Arivaca Junction, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arivaca Junction and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arivaca Junction and Glendale.
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Start on West Arivaca Road
129 m · 15 sec · West Arivaca Road
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Continue on West Arivaca Road
1345 ft · 32 sec · West Arivaca Road
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Take the ramp left
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
32.8 mi · 37 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arivaca Junction and Glendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Arivaca Junction and Clear near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arivaca Junction to Glendale?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Arivaca Junction and 79.2 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arivaca Junction and Clear near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arivaca Junction and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 141.23 mi (227.28 km).
#1 Arivaca Junction
Situated within the Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 3,074 feet, this settlement functions primarily as a transit point along Interstate 19.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7273100, -111.0612000 |
| Altitude | 937 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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