How far is Cibecue, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Cibecue, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.2 mi
03h 46m
Flight
103.72 mi
166.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.72 mi
Kilometers
166.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.2 mi
Kilometers
272.3 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM MST
Return by in Cibecue
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cibecue
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cibecue
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Miami
AZ

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Cibecue
84.1 mi
01h 53m
To Glendale
85.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 20 mph S
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 Cibecue and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cibecue Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · West Cibecue Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Indian Route 12

    11 mi · 43 min · Indian Route 12

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Show Low Highway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  10. 10

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    27.1 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
56.1 mi · 33%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 25%
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi · 16%
Indian Route 12
11 mi · 7%
Grand Avenue
7.07 mi · 4%
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Show Low Highway

56.1 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
01h 53m from Cibecue
Leave By
9:28 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cibecue and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Cibecue and 85.1 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cibecue and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Miami, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

106 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

108 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

116 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

117 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cibecue and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 103.72 mi (166.92 km).

Cibecue

#1 Cibecue

Census designated place

Population1,713
Coordinates34.0447700, -110.4853900
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cibecue Road (-110.485392, 34.044796)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $29.56
Round trip
$59.11
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.56 $59.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.87 $63.74
Premium $5.57 $33.23 $66.46
Diesel $6.37 $38.01 $76.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cibecue and Glendale. The current time is 23:38:20.

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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.