How far is Glendale, AZ from Kaibito, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Kaibito, AZ is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.69 mi
05h 21m
Flight
220.47 mi
354.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.47 mi
Kilometers
354.82 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.69 mi
Kilometers
417.93 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM MDT
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 2:22 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Mountainaire
AZ

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

From Glendale
130 mi
02h 40m
To Kaibito
129.7 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1633 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue

    1191 ft · 48 sec · West Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 59th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    134 m · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    679 ft · 14 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    702 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    32 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  19. 19

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  23. 23

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 6262

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 21

    19.1 mi · 46 min · Navajo Route 21

  27. 27

    Continue on Navajo Route 6331

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 6331

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 35%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 15%
Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 12%
Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 12%
Navajo Route 21
19.1 mi · 7%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainaire
02h 40m from Glendale
Leave By
6:16 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Kaibito.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Mountainaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Glendale and 129.7 miles from Kaibito.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:16 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glendale and Kaibito, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountainaire

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 Mountainaire and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 9.9 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Sedona
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Sedona

Mountainaire
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountainaire.

BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

12 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

13 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

25 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

51 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Kaibito. Straight-line distance: 220.47 mi (354.82 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Kaibito

Census designated place

Population1,522
Coordinates36.5972200, -111.0743100
Altitude1771
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Kaibito (-111.07431, 36.59722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.69 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.70
18.32 gal · 69.38 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.35 $90.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $48.90 $97.79
Premium $5.57 $50.98 $101.97
Diesel $6.37 $58.31 $116.63

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glendale, AZ and Kaibito, AZ. The current time in Glendale is 00:08:39, although it is 01:08:39 in Kaibito.

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.