How far is Glendale, AZ from Quartzsite, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
128.56 mi
02h 18m
Flight
117.94 mi
189.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.56 mi
Kilometers
206.89 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartzsite
Mon, May 4, 11:49 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Mon, May 4, 2:08 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-05-04T09:31
Arrive Quartzsite
Mon, May 4, 11:49 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Glendale
64.2 mi
01h 09m
To Quartzsite
64.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Northern Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Northern Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward AZ 101 Loop South

    2759 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    3245 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    107.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Quartzsite

    1741 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Quartzsite Boulevard

    84 m · 5 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oldham Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oldham Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
108 mi · 84%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 6%
Agua Fria Freeway
5.62 mi · 4%
West Northern Avenue
3.75 mi · 3%
Grand Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 48m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 09m from Glendale
Leave By
1:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Glendale and Mostly Cloudy near Quartzsite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 64.2 miles from Glendale and 64.4 miles from Quartzsite.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Glendale and Mostly Cloudy near Quartzsite.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Quartzsite. Straight-line distance: 117.94 mi (189.81 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Quartzsite

Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,814
Coordinates33.6639100, -114.2299500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.96
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.48 $44.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.23 $48.47
Premium $5.57 $25.27 $50.54
Diesel $6.37 $28.90 $57.80

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Quartzsite. The current time is 09:31:05.

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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.