How far is Glendale, AZ from Tuba City, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Tuba City, AZ is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.14 mi
04h 06m
Flight
187.24 mi
301.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.24 mi
Kilometers
301.33 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.14 mi
Kilometers
351.07 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuba City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM MDT
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Tuba City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Big Park
AZ

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

From Glendale
109.2 mi
02h 03m
To Tuba City
108.9 mi
02h 03m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Tuba City.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1633 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue

    1191 ft · 48 sec · West Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 59th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    134 m · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    679 ft · 14 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    702 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    32 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  19. 19

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  23. 23

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Navajo Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 42%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 18%
Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 15%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 7%
Navajo Trail
10.3 mi · 5%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Park
02h 03m from Glendale
Leave By
8:46 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Tuba City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Tuba City?

The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Glendale and 108.9 miles from Tuba City.

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

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:46 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.12 one way or $76.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glendale and Tuba City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Tuba City.

Stop Ideas Near Big Park

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 Big Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Sedona City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Sedona City Hall

Sedona , AZ
102 Roadrunner Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City Hall
Sedona
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Sedona

Big Park
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

10 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

20 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

47 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

48 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Tuba City. Straight-line distance: 187.24 mi (301.33 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Tuba City

#2 Tuba City

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Population8,611
Coordinates36.1349900, -111.2398600
Altitude1512
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Tuba City (-111.23986, 36.13499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.14 L · about $38.12
Round trip
$76.25
15.4 gal · 58.28 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $38.12 $76.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $41.10 $82.21
Premium $5.57 $42.86 $85.72
Diesel $6.37 $49.02 $98.04

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glendale, AZ and Tuba City, AZ. The current time in Glendale is 22:23:05, although it is 23:23:05 in Tuba City.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.