How far is Cienega Springs, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Cienega Springs, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.33 mi
02h 48m
Flight
125.29 mi
201.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.29 mi
Kilometers
201.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.33 mi
Kilometers
256.42 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 PM MST
Return by in Cienega Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:01 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cienega Springs
2026-04-15T09:23
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cienega Springs
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Cienega Springs
82.6 mi
01h 24m
To Glendale
76.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cienega Springs and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on Cienega Springs Road

    38 m · 11 sec · Cienega Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1897 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    1872 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

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

    110 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · West Glendale Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 58th Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · North 58th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lamar Road

    112 m · 15 sec · West Lamar Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 57th Drive

    95 m · 15 sec · North 57th Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1288 ft · 24 sec · 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 Cienega Springs 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 66%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 19%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 6%
West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi · 3%
Agua Fria Freeway
4.52 mi · 3%
Rio Vista Highway
4.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 24m from Cienega Springs
Leave By
12:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cienega Springs and Clear near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cienega Springs to Glendale?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Cienega Springs and 76.7 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cienega Springs and Clear near Glendale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cienega Springs and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 125.29 mi (201.63 km).

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#1 Cienega Springs

Cienega Springs is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1886300, -114.2246700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Cienega Springs Road (-114.224735, 34.188518)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $27.82
Round trip
$55.65
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.82 $55.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.00 $60.00
Premium $5.57 $31.28 $62.56
Diesel $6.37 $35.78 $71.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cienega Springs and Glendale. The current time is 09:23:15.

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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.