How far is Glendale, AZ from Tolleson, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Tolleson, AZ is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.65 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.44 mi
11.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.44 mi
Kilometers
11.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.65 mi
Kilometers
17.14 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tolleson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM MST
Return by in Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Tolleson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Glendale
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Tolleson
5.3 mi
00h 10m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Tolleson.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1798 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Myrtle Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 67th Avenue

    5.4 mi · 11 min · North 67th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2047 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue

    1527 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 91st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 91st Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

    1093 ft · 43 sec · West Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 92nd Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · North 92nd Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 67th Avenue
5.42 mi · 51%
Papago Freeway
2.31 mi · 22%
North 91st Avenue
0.88 mi · 8%
West Myrtle Avenue
0.75 mi · 7%
I 10 West
0.39 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North 67th Avenue

Turn left onto North 67th Avenue

5.42 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 10m from Glendale
Leave By
7:48 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Tolleson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Tolleson?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Glendale and 5.3 miles from Tolleson.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Tolleson.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

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 Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Tolleson. Straight-line distance: 7.44 mi (11.97 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Tolleson

#2 Tolleson

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population7,564
Coordinates33.4500400, -112.2593200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Tolleson (-112.25932, 33.45004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.03 $4.06
Premium $5.57 $2.12 $4.23
Diesel $6.37 $2.42 $4.84

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 Tolleson. The current time is 22:11:05.

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.