How far is Glendale, AZ from Holbrook, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Holbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Holbrook.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1633 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
1191 ft · 48 sec · West Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn slight left
134 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
679 ft · 14 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
702 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low
2141 ft · 53 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Turn right onto West Hopi Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive
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Turn left onto North Navajo Boulevard
74 m · 6 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Holbrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Glendale and Sunny near Holbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Holbrook?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Glendale and 114.8 miles from Holbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Glendale and Sunny near Holbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Munds Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 149.32 mi (240.31 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holbrook
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,090 |
| Coordinates | 34.9022500, -110.1581800 |
| Altitude | 1549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holbrook (-110.15818, 34.90225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $51.56 | $103.13 |
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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