How far is Glendale, AZ from Kayenta, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Kayenta, AZ is about 290.2 miles (467 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
290.21 mi
05h 29m
Flight
245.88 mi
395.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.88 mi
Kilometers
395.7 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.21 mi
Kilometers
467.04 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kayenta
Sat, Apr 11, 11:53 AM MDT
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Apr 11, 4:23 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-11T05:23
Arrive Kayenta
Sat, Apr 11, 10:53 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:30 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
6:00 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
Flagstaff
AZ

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

From Glendale
145.2 mi
02h 44m
To Kayenta
145 mi
02h 44m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    647 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Comb Ridge Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Comb Ridge Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Comb Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 31%
Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 28%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 14%
Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 11%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 5%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Navajo Trail

Turn right onto Navajo Trail

82.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
245.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagstaff
02h 44m from Glendale
Leave By
6:00 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kayenta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Glendale and 145 miles from Kayenta.

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

The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.70 one way or $101.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glendale and Kayenta, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kayenta.

Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff

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 Flagstaff and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 4.3 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 4.5 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Flagstaff Public Works Department

Flagstaff , AZ
3200 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Flagstaff Station

1 East Route 66
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

1 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

38 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

49 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Kayenta. Straight-line distance: 245.88 mi (395.7 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Kayenta

Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates36.7277800, -110.2545800
Altitude1719
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Kayenta (-110.25458, 36.72778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.76 L · about $50.70
Round trip
$101.40
20.48 gal · 77.52 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.70 $101.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.66 $109.32
Premium $5.57 $57.00 $113.99
Diesel $6.37 $65.19 $130.38

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glendale, AZ and Kayenta, AZ. The current time in Glendale is 05:23:50, although it is 06:23:50 in Kayenta.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.