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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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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.
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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
107.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quartzsite
1741 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Quartzsite Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Oldham Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane
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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.
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
107 mi · 01h 48m
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.
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).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quartzsite
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 33.6639100, -114.2299500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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