How far is Glendale, AZ from Sun City West, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Sun City West, AZ is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Sun City West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Sun City West.
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Start on Grand Avenue
11.4 mi · 20 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2202 ft · 56 sec · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto West Bell Road
2281 ft · 45 sec · West Bell Road
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Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North R H Johnson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 133rd Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 133rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Camino Del Sol
577 ft · 16 sec · North Camino Del Sol
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Turn right onto West Marble Drive
78 m · 9 sec · West Marble Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Marble Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Sun City West.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grand Avenue
Start on Grand Avenue
11.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Sun City West?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sun City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Glendale and 7.2 miles from Sun City West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Sun City West. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun City West
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 33.6619800, -112.3412700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City West (-112.34127, 33.66198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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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