How far is Citrus Park, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Citrus Park, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
16.64 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.64 mi
Kilometers
26.78 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 AM MST
Return by in Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus Park
2026-04-15T09:23
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 26m
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 Citrus Park
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
Youngtown
AZ

Town of the United States

From Citrus Park
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Glendale
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Citrus Park and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Citrus Road

    1099 ft · 31 sec · North Citrus Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Northern Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue

    2390 ft · 49 sec · North Sarival Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Northern Parkway

    2260 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Northern Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · West Northern Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Northern Avenue

    6.7 mi · 13 min · West Northern Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Park 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Northern Avenue
8.65 mi · 52%
West Northern Parkway
5.02 mi · 30%
Grand Avenue
1.87 mi · 11%
North Sarival Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
Northern Parkway
0.43 mi · 3%
North Citrus Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Northern Avenue

Continue on West Northern Avenue

6.65 mi · 00h 13m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Youngtown
00h 13m from Citrus Park
Leave By
7:36 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Citrus Park and Clear near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Citrus Park to Glendale?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Youngtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Citrus Park and 8.3 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Citrus Park and Clear near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Youngtown

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 Youngtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 6.3 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
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 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
City of Avondale City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City of Avondale City Hall

Avondale , AZ
11465 West, Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, United States
Rating 4.1/5 45 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

30 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

32 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Park and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).

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#1 Citrus Park

Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5486500, -112.4443300
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: North Citrus Road (-112.444253, 33.548651)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.15 $6.30
Premium $5.57 $3.28 $6.57
Diesel $6.37 $3.76 $7.51

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 Citrus Park and Glendale. The current time is 09:23:17.

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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.