How far is Glendale, AZ from Saint David, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Saint David, AZ is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
178.06 mi
03h 17m
Flight
160.89 mi
258.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.89 mi
Kilometers
258.93 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.06 mi
Kilometers
286.56 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint David
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM MST
Return by in Glendale
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-10-15T17:42
Arrive Saint David
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MST

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

Leave by
10:26 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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Glendale
89 mi
01h 38m
To Saint David
89 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Saint David.

  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

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 10 BUS, AZ 80: Benson, Douglas

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    715 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 31%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 24%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 21%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 9%
I 10 BUS
9.35 mi · 5%
North Freeway
6.06 mi · 3%
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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 38m from Glendale
Leave By
10:26 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Saint David.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Saint David?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Glendale and 89 miles from Saint David.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Saint David.

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, 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 Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Saint David. Straight-line distance: 160.89 mi (258.93 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 Saint David

Situated in the San Pedro River valley of southeastern Arizona, this unincorporated community in Cochise County lies at an elevation of approximately 3,691 feet.

Population0
Coordinates31.9042500, -110.2142400
Altitude1125
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Saint David (-110.21424, 31.90425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.71
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $29.35 $58.71
Mid-grade $5.03 $31.61 $63.23
Premium $5.36 $33.68 $67.36
Diesel $6.27 $39.39 $78.78

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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There is no time difference between Glendale and Saint David. The current time is 17:42:01.

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.