How far is Glendale, AZ from Swift Trail Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Swift Trail Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Swift Trail Junction.
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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
8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
27.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
70.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West 5th Street
2561 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
7.3 mi · 12 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Swift Trail
31 m · 3 sec · West Swift Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Swift Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Swift Trail Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
70.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Swift Trail Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Swift Trail Junction?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Glendale and 91.7 miles from Swift Trail Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Swift Trail Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Swift Trail Junction. Straight-line distance: 153.55 mi (247.12 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swift Trail Junction
Census designated place
| Population | 2,935 |
| Coordinates | 32.7297900, -109.7139700 |
| Altitude | 985 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swift Trail Junction (-109.71397, 32.72979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.54 | $69.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
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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