How far is Glendale, AZ from Kearny, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Kearny, AZ is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
96.88 mi
02h 13m
Flight
80.82 mi
130.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.82 mi
Kilometers
130.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.88 mi
Kilometers
155.91 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kearny
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Kearny
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Apache Junction
AZ

A town in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Glendale
48.4 mi
01h 06m
To Kearny
48.5 mi
01h 06m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman

    1027 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Magma Avenue

    745 ft · 15 sec · South Magma Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Ray Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Highway 177

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177

  16. 16

    Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tilbury Drive

    81 m · 12 sec · Tilbury Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Tilbury Drive

    1517 ft · 1 min · Tilbury Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Tilbury Drive

    589 ft · 26 sec · Tilbury Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilbury Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 East
27.9 mi · 29%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.5 mi · 28%
Winkelman-Superior Highway
13.8 mi · 14%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 9%
Grand Avenue
5.88 mi · 6%
North Highway 177
5.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 60 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apache Junction
01h 06m from Glendale
Leave By
2:04 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Kearny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Glendale and 48.5 miles from Kearny.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:04 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apache Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apache Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

43 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

54 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Kearny. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.06 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Kearny

Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population2,206
Coordinates33.0570100, -110.9106700
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Kearny (-110.91067, 33.05701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.26 $36.51
Premium $5.57 $19.04 $38.07
Diesel $6.37 $21.77 $43.54

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

There is no time difference between Glendale and Kearny. The current time is 01:10:53.

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.