How far is Glendale, AZ from Naco, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Naco, AZ is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.16 mi
04h 26m
Flight
200.5 mi
322.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.5 mi
Kilometers
322.67 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.16 mi
Kilometers
370.4 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naco
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM MST
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-10-15T11:39
Arrive Naco
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MST

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Flowing Wells
AZ

Census designated place

From Glendale
115.1 mi
02h 13m
To Naco
115 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
Naco Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Thursday
Using Bisbee as the closest live forecast in the Cochise County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 13 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

    3236 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Highway 90

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 90

    11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  17. 17

    Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90

  19. 19

    Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail

    2085 ft · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto AZ 92

    3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92

  23. 23

    Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 92

    20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Willson Road

    3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Newell Street

    1383 ft · 40 sec · West Newell Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Towner Avenue

    1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Martinez Street

    63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    39 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 24%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 18%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 16%
State Route 92
20.3 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 7%
State Route 90
14.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowing Wells
02h 13m from Glendale
Leave By
8:06 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Glendale and Sunny near Naco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Glendale and 115 miles from Naco.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:06 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Glendale and Sunny near Naco.

Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flowing Wells, 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 Flowing Wells.

RAIL

Tucson

9 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

77 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Naco. Straight-line distance: 200.5 mi (322.67 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
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#2 Naco

Located at an elevation of 4,606 feet in the high desert Mule Mountains foothills of Cochise County, this southeastern Arizona community sits directly on the international border opposite its sister city in Sonora, Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates31.3353800, -109.9481300
Altitude1404
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Naco (-109.94813, 31.33538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.74 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.91
16.24 gal · 61.48 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $37.95 $75.91
Mid-grade $5.03 $40.88 $81.75
Premium $5.36 $43.55 $87.10
Diesel $6.27 $50.93 $101.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Naco. The current time is 11:39:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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