How far is Glendale, AZ from Three Points, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Three Points, AZ is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.6 mi
02h 40m
Flight
113 mi
181.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113 mi
Kilometers
181.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.6 mi
Kilometers
215.01 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Points
Tue, Apr 21, 3:57 PM MST
Return by in Glendale
Tue, Apr 21, 6:38 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-21T13:17
Arrive Three Points
Tue, Apr 21, 3:57 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:08 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
66.9 mi
01h 20m
To Three Points
66.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Three Points.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Three Points.

  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

    36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road

    2167 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Sandario Road

    104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Marana Road

    2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Marana Main Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Marana Road

    2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Sanders Road

    4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avra Valley Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Sandario Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road

    23 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    18.3 mi · 30 min · North Sandario Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ajo Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ajo Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Three Points.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 28%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 27%
North Sandario Road
19.9 mi · 15%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 12%
West Ajo Highway
6.29 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
5.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

37.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 20m from Glendale
Leave By
1:08 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Three Points.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Three Points?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 66.9 miles from Glendale and 66.7 miles from Three Points.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Three Points.

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 11.5 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 6.1 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 2.8 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 Three Points. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.85 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
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#2 Three Points

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population5,581
Coordinates32.0767500, -111.3137100
Altitude775
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Three Points (-111.31371, 32.07675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.85 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.74
9.44 gal · 35.7 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.37 $46.74
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.20 $50.39
Premium $5.57 $26.27 $52.54
Diesel $6.37 $30.05 $60.10

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Three Points. The current time is 13:17:03.

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.