How far is Glendale, AZ from Snowflake, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Snowflake, AZ is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
181.74 mi
03h 50m
Flight
138.2 mi
222.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.2 mi
Kilometers
222.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.74 mi
Kilometers
292.49 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snowflake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Snowflake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Payson
AZ

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Glendale
90.8 mi
01h 55m
To Snowflake
90.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1695 ft · 46 sec · North 19th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1844 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Country Club Drive

    2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Beeline Highway

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    53 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  18. 18

    Continue on West 3rd Street North

    18.8 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North

    9.9 mi · 12 min · West 3rd Street North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 38%
West 3rd Street North
28.8 mi · 16%
Red Mountain Freeway
12.9 mi · 7%
Grand Avenue
7.78 mi · 4%
North Beeline Highway
4.52 mi · 2%
Papago Freeway
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Beeline Highway

Continue on Beeline Highway

68.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
01h 55m from Glendale
Leave By
9:20 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Snowflake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Glendale and 90.9 miles from Snowflake.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 9:20 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Snowflake.

Stop Ideas Near Payson

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

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

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

67 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

82 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

104 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Winslow

105 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Snowflake. Straight-line distance: 138.2 mi (222.41 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Snowflake

Town in Arizona, United States of America

Population6,114
Coordinates34.5133700, -110.0784500
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Snowflake (-110.07845, 34.51337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.28 L · about $31.74
Round trip
$63.47
12.82 gal · 48.56 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.74 $63.47
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.22 $68.43
Premium $5.57 $35.68 $71.36
Diesel $6.37 $40.81 $81.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Snowflake. The current time is 21:34:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.