How far is Glendale, AZ from Summit, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Summit, AZ is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Summit.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1798 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue
2854 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas Road
1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 17 South
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
1591 ft · 21 sec · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Avenue, 4th Avenue
1651 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
122 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 6th Avenue
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Continue on South Nogales Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Nogales Highway
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Turn left onto South Old Nogales Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · South Old Nogales Highway
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Turn left onto East Summit Street
723 ft · 20 sec · East Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Summit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Glendale and Sunny near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Summit?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Glendale and 67.2 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 1:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.20 one way or $44.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Glendale and Sunny near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Summit. Straight-line distance: 124.41 mi (200.22 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
Situated in the Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 2,621 feet, this census-designated place is located immediately south of Tucson along the Interstate 19 corridor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0670200, -110.9514800 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-110.95148, 32.06702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $4.67 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
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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