How far is Avondale, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.17 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.81 mi
19.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.17 mi
Kilometers
30.85 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 3:28 PM MST
Return by in Avondale
Wed, Apr 22, 3:55 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-22T15:01
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 3:28 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tolleson
AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Avondale
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Glendale
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 58 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    1872 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities

    110 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · West Glendale Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 58th Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · North 58th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lamar Road

    112 m · 15 sec · West Lamar Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 57th Drive

    95 m · 15 sec · North 57th Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1288 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Glendale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi · 26%
Agua Fria Freeway
4.52 mi · 24%
Papago Freeway
4.29 mi · 22%
South Dysart Road
1.51 mi · 8%
East Western Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Glendale Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Glendale Avenue

Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue

4.9 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolleson
00h 13m from Avondale
Leave By
7:36 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Glendale?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Avondale and 10.7 miles from Glendale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Tolleson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tolleson and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

21 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

23 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

48 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19.01 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: North Central Avenue (-112.349689, 33.4356)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.73
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.37 $6.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $5.57 $3.78 $7.57
Diesel $6.37 $4.33 $8.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Glendale. The current time is 15:01:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.