How far is Glendale, AZ from Eloy, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Eloy, AZ is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.46 mi
01h 27m
Flight
65.26 mi
105.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.26 mi
Kilometers
105.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.46 mi
Kilometers
121.44 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eloy
Tue, May 26, 9:27 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Tue, May 26, 10:54 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-05-26T08:00
Arrive Eloy
Tue, May 26, 9:27 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Glendale
37.8 mi
00h 43m
To Eloy
37.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Eloy.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1798 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue

    2854 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Thomas Road

    1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 17 South

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunshine Boulevard

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Frontier Street

    1736 ft · 32 sec · East Frontier Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Eloy.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 50%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 22%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.81 mi · 12%
Grand Avenue
5.88 mi · 8%
Black Canyon Freeway
3.55 mi · 5%
South Sunshine Boulevard
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

37.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 43m from Glendale
Leave By
3:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Eloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Eloy?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Glendale and 37.7 miles from Eloy.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.17 one way or $26.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Eloy.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Eloy. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.02 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Eloy

#2 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Eloy (-111.55484, 32.7559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $13.17
Round trip
$26.34
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.17 $26.34
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $5.57 $14.81 $29.61
Diesel $6.37 $16.93 $33.87

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Eloy. The current time is 08:00:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.