How far is Glendale, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1798 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
2854 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas Road
1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road
2049 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto East Elliot Road
2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle
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Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
954 ft · 33 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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.
Maricopa Freeway
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Glendale and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Glendale and 12.2 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Glendale and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 17.91 mi (28.82 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahwatukee Foothills
Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.67 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
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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