How far is Blackwater, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Blackwater, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackwater and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater and Glendale.
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Start on Blackwater School Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Blackwater School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix
1782 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 24 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 Blackwater 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.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 00h 24m
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 Blackwater and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackwater to Glendale?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Blackwater and 30.4 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackwater and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackwater and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.56 km).
#1 Blackwater
Blackwater is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0311700, -111.5826300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.95 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
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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