How far is Glendale, AZ from Tanque Verde, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.6 mi
02h 42m
Flight
122.35 mi
196.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.35 mi
Kilometers
196.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.6 mi
Kilometers
219.84 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tanque Verde
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM MST
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Tanque Verde
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Glendale
68.4 mi
01h 21m
To Tanque Verde
68.3 mi
01h 21m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Tanque Verde.

  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

    Take the exit straight toward 27th Avenue

    2854 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Thomas Road

    1052 ft · 27 sec · West Thomas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    1324 ft · 28 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 17 South

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Road

    1161 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Freeway Road

    147 m · 10 sec · North Freeway Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Grant Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grant Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Grant Road

    7.2 mi · 15 min · East Grant Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road

    7 mi · 13 min · East Tanque Verde Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Tanque Verde Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 40%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 28%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 12%
East Grant Road
7.22 mi · 5%
East Tanque Verde Road
6.99 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
5.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 21m from Glendale
Leave By
1:06 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Tanque Verde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Tanque Verde?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 68.4 miles from Glendale and 68.3 miles from Tanque Verde.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Tanque Verde.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Tanque Verde. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.9 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Tanque Verde

#2 Tanque Verde

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population16,901
Coordinates32.2517400, -110.7373100
Altitude814
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Tanque Verde (-110.73731, 32.25174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.73
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.86 $47.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $5.57 $26.83 $53.66
Diesel $6.37 $30.68 $61.37

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 Tanque Verde. The current time is 21:04:00.

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.