How far is Glendale, AZ from Parker, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Parker, AZ is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Parker.
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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
8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
1851 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on California Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · California Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Parker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Parker?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Glendale and 80.7 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Parker.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Parker. Straight-line distance: 127.87 mi (205.78 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parker
Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,281 |
| Coordinates | 34.1500200, -114.2891200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-114.28912, 34.15002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.37 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.22 | $72.45 |
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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