How far is Glendale, AZ from Litchfield, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Litchfield, AZ is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Litchfield.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northern Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Northern Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward AZ 101 Loop South
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
3245 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dysart Road
1881 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Dysart Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Litchfield Road
73 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
938 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Litchfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Agua Fria Freeway
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
5.62 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Glendale and 9.3 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Tolleson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.03 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Litchfield
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,476 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267100, -112.3551600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-112.35516, 33.42671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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