How far is Glendale, AZ from Williams, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Williams, AZ is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Williams.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1633 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
1191 ft · 48 sec · West Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn slight left
134 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
679 ft · 14 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
702 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2345 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
14.8 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, US 66: Williams, Grand Canyon
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · West Route 66
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Continue on West Bill Williams Avenue
2594 ft · 43 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Williams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Williams?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Mayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Glendale and 78 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:58 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Mayer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Holiday Inn Express Prescott, an IHG Hotel
Watson Lake Park
Alzheimer's Association
Dewey-Humboldt Public Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayer.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Williams. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.23 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 35.2494600, -112.1910000 |
| Altitude | 2063 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-112.191, 35.24946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.08 | $70.15 |
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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