How far is Fortuna Foothills, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
171.7 mi
02h 41m
Flight
142.49 mi
229.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.49 mi
Kilometers
229.31 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.7 mi
Kilometers
276.33 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sun, May 31, 5:39 AM MST
Return by in Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 8:20 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fortuna Foothills
2026-05-31T02:57
Arrive Glendale
Sun, May 31, 5:39 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fortuna Foothills
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Fortuna Foothills
85.1 mi
01h 20m
To Glendale
86.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna Foothills and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sheryl Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · South Sheryl Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 40th Street

    647 ft · 20 sec · East 40th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Pima Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1548 ft · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  11. 11

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    1872 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

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

    110 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · West Glendale Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 58th Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · North 58th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lamar Road

    112 m · 15 sec · West Lamar Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 57th Drive

    95 m · 15 sec · North 57th Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1288 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortuna Foothills 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
99.7 mi · 58%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 16%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 7%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 5%
West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi · 3%
Agua Fria Freeway
4.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

99.7 mi · 01h 42m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 20m from Fortuna Foothills
Leave By
1:08 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fortuna Foothills to Glendale?

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Fortuna Foothills and 86.6 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.00 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gila Bend, 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 Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna Foothills and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 142.49 mi (229.31 km).

Fortuna Foothills

#1 Fortuna Foothills

Census designated place

Population28,135
Coordinates32.6578300, -114.4118900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sheryl Drive (-114.411978, 32.657536)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.94 L · about $30.00
Round trip
$60.01
12.12 gal · 45.88 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.00 $60.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.35 $64.70
Premium $5.57 $33.73 $67.46
Diesel $6.37 $38.58 $77.16

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fortuna Foothills and Glendale. The current time is 02:57:45.

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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.