How far is Chinle, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Chinle, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinle and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinle and Glendale.
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Start on 4th Avenue
45 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1208 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Route 7
1.6 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
30.3 mi · 45 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
536 ft · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona State Highway 264
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
38.8 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Take the ramp right
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
695 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
612 ft · 16 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Turn left onto North 57th Drive
931 ft · 36 sec · North 57th Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1288 ft · 24 sec · 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 Chinle and Glendale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Chinle and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinle to Glendale?
The road trip is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.3 miles from Chinle and 147.5 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.19 one way or $112.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chinle and Glendale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chinle and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
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 Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinle and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 234.42 mi (377.26 km).
#1 Chinle
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 36.1544500, -109.5526100 |
| Altitude | 1683 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $56.19 | $112.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.59 | $121.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.17 | $126.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.25 | $144.51 |
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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