How far is Glendale, AZ from Sun Lakes, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Sun Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Sun Lakes.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Riggs Road
1978 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West Riggs Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Riggs Road
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Turn right onto South Dobson Road
1314 ft · 31 sec · South Dobson Road
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Turn left onto East Palomino Place
56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place
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Turn right onto South Pinewood Drive
98 m · 11 sec · South Pinewood Drive
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Continue on East Foster Avenue
616 ft · 23 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive
847 ft · 31 sec · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn right onto East Bud Court
44 m · 5 sec · East Bud Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bud Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Sun Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maricopa Freeway
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Sun Lakes?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Tempe Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Glendale and 17.9 miles from Sun Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe Junction.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Sun Lakes. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 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 Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Lakes (-111.87542, 33.21116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
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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