How far is Clarkdale, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
Fastest route
The distance from Clarkdale, Arizona, to Glendale, Arizona is approximately 105 miles (about 169 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 40 minutes via I-17 S. Here are the directions to get from Clarkdale to Glendale:
Directions
- Head west on Main St toward S 10th St.
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto S 11th St.
- Slight right onto Clarkdale Pkwy.
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Clarkdale Pkwy.
- Continue straight onto AZ-89A N at the traffic circle.
- Take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-89A N at the traffic circle.
- Continue straight onto E Cottonwood St, then W Arizona 89a/E Cottonwood St.
- Turn right onto W Arizona 89a/S Main St.
- Turn right onto AZ-260 E/S Main St, and continue to follow AZ-260 E.
- Take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-260 E at the traffic circle.
- Take the 1st exit and stay on AZ-260 E at the traffic circle.
- Merge onto I-17 S toward Phoenix.
- Take exit 204 for N Black Cyn Hwy in Phoenix.
- Take exit 217 for Pinnacle Peak Rd and continue onto N Black Cyn Hwy (signs for Phoenix).
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right to stay on N Black Cyn Hwy.
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto W Deer Valley Rd.
- Turn left onto N 27th Ave, then turn left onto W Yorkshire Dr.
- Turn right onto N Black Cyn Hwy (signs for I-17 S/Phoenix).
- Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-17 S.
- Take exit 204 toward Bethany Home Rd.
- Take W Bethany Home Rd to Grand Ave in Glendale.
- Merge onto N Black Cyn Hwy and turn right onto W Bethany Home Rd.
- Turn right onto Grand Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes of travel time, considering the estimated distance and road conditions.
- 🛣️ Take note of the traffic circles along AZ-89A N and AZ-260 E, ensuring you follow the appropriate exits as mentioned in the directions.
- ⛽ It's advisable to have a full tank of gas before starting the journey to avoid unnecessary stops along the way.
- 🍴 Consider packing some snacks and water for the trip, especially if you prefer to avoid long breaks during the drive.
- 🚧 Stay updated on road closures and traffic conditions, especially on I-17 S, to choose the fastest route and avoid any unexpected delays.
- 🗺️ Use a reliable GPS navigation app or device to assist you throughout the journey and ensure you don't miss any turns or exits.
- 🚓 Obey all traffic laws and speed limits to have a safe and pleasant drive to Glendale.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkdale and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkdale and Glendale.
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Start on Main Street
1328 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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9
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
48 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
58 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
61 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
32 m · 5 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
47 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1860 ft · 45 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Take the exit right
2385 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
41 mi · 41 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 Clarkdale 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
41 mi · 00h 41m
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 Clarkdale and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkdale to Glendale?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Clarkdale and 53 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkdale and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
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 Cordes Lakes.
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkdale and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 85.47 mi (137.55 km).
#1 Clarkdale
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,525 |
| Coordinates | 34.7711300, -112.0579400 |
| Altitude | 1083 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.70 | $39.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
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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