How far is Glendale, AZ from Flowing Wells, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
118.6 mi
02h 10m
Flight
109.77 mi
176.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.6 mi
Kilometers
190.87 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowing Wells
Sat, Apr 11, 7:21 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Apr 11, 9:31 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Flowing Wells
Sat, Apr 11, 7:21 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:10 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

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
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Glendale
59.3 mi
01h 05m
To Flowing Wells
59.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Flowing Wells.

  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

    52.3 mi · 53 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

    1274 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

    949 ft · 20 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    43 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
52.3 mi · 44%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 32%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 14%
Grand Avenue
5.88 mi · 5%
Black Canyon Freeway
3.55 mi · 3%
West Ruthrauff Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

52.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
01h 05m from Glendale
Leave By
2:10 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Clear near Flowing Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Flowing Wells?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Glendale and 59.3 miles from Flowing Wells.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Clear near Flowing Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande

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 Casa Grande and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.9 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Flowing Wells. Straight-line distance: 109.77 mi (176.66 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Flowing Wells

#2 Flowing Wells

Census designated place

Population16,419
Coordinates32.2939600, -111.0098200
Altitude692
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Flowing Wells (-111.00982, 32.29396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.93
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.96 $47.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.84 $51.67
Premium $5.57 $26.94 $53.88
Diesel $6.37 $30.81 $61.62

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Flowing Wells. The current time is 05:11:09.

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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.